I’m curious when a potential hire becomes an actual employee? Is it when a particular form is filled out, when you do work for them regardless of whether or not any paperwork was filled out, or other?
Reason being is I began working on Monday for a small business(they do service and installation of doors) and as of today (2 days work, Monday and Today) I still haven’t filled out any paperwork for them other than the application for employment I filled out with them 3 or so weeks ago. At what point do I become an employee? Or am I one already? I’ve spent two days out in the field with their installers in a company truck, but haven’t put my name on anything other than the app.
I’m curious because had I gotten hurt on the job yesterday or today would I have been covered by them….assuming they wanted to play it nasty and deny me coverage (I have ZERO reason to believe they’d do that…they’ve been good to me, but when push comes to shove things can change).
Does anyone know the answer?
Thanks.
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Essentially the minute you started work on Monday.
There is all the usual paper to go through like the W4 form but it's not a prerequisite to being employed.
The mutual agreement for you to work followed by you actually working is it.
Thanks all, I feel better. I'm sure it's a similar situation to one post in that they are just in no hurry. When I filled out the app 3 weeks ago we spoke briefly about their benefits package. No details but it was very comprehensive, so he said;)This is a small company in terms of man power, probably 10 guys in the field doing installs and service but they have been in business a very long time. It's family owned and the family still handles day to day ops at the shop/office.I appreciate the replies. Thanks.
You are an employee the first day you report to work.
Are you keeping a time card? are you required to have someone varify your time each work day? or are you using a time clock to clock in and out each day?
If you were to get injured you would be entited to workmans comp. and if the employer has no workmans comp. shame on him, you may soon own a company. worst case.
Just ask the employer to have the proper documents for you to sign and all should be good but don't let it go past two weeks. or your first pay check because he will need your S.S.# if he is above board.
I worked for one company that didn't give me the packet to fill out till close to the 90 day probation period was up.
they offered a full benefit package after 90 days ...
and just were in no hurry to fill anything out till then.
I wanted to get my with holding stuff in order before that.
worked out in the end ... no big deal.
Jeff
Buck Construction
Artistry In Carpentry
Pittsburgh Pa