I don't get why you are worried about the direct deposit info. All you are giving him is the info. printed on any check of yours, which you give out to whomever you write a check to.
Sure, we all need to worry about phishing emails, but you are discussing an employer, and an employer needs access to your personal information in order to pay you.
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11-02-2012, 05:32 AM #1
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I would ask explicitly in writing, will you be an employee or an independent contractor. And look for a BMI or ASCAP sticker on the door.
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11-02-2012, 06:17 AM #3
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Hi Trisk-
The thing is - you can pay bills on line with the check routing information. I rarely write checks anymore - cash or credit cards. I don't even use my debit card.
Oak - I haven't seen any BMI or ASCAP sticker. He did say, via email, that I'm covered by insurance. But you make a good point about being an employee or independent contractor. He seems to waffle on this.
Frankly, the whole thing is becoming more of a bother than it is worth. He never responds to emails where I ask direct questions. I need him to know exactly what I'm willing to do (e.g., I can sub T/5:30PM but only through December - no response). Again, maybe my big University mentality is getting in the way & private businesses DO run fast & loose.Last edited by Dogmama; 11-02-2012 at 06:24 AM.
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11-02-2012, 11:53 AM #4
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I work for a couple of companies that only pay by direct deposit. These are merchandising companies. The ones that only pay direct deposit I am an employee of. There are a couple that I'm an independent contractor for, but each of those off the option of either direct deposit or a mailed check. Granted each of these companies I had to complete full new hire paperwork for.
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11-03-2012, 04:09 AM #5
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I've doing direct deposit since 1985. What's the big deal?
I would be more concerned about the no ASCAP or BMI sticker and the insurance. Even she I taught in gyms, back in the day, that was a given for me.
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