Legal Question in Business Law in New York

Off the books employment

If a company hires someone off the books and they are on disability ssi. And the person gets caught working is the company held responsible in any way?


Asked on 4/13/07, 9:28 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Carlos Gonzalez Gonzalez Legal Associates PLLC

Re: Off the books employment

YES, the business may be in trouble as well because this is ILLEGAL... feel free to contact my office for a free consultation if you would like to further discuss this matter. You can visit our website at www.cgonzalezlawfirm.com or email us at the email address provided below or call us directly at 2127098303

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Answered on 4/17/07, 10:42 am
Anthony Colleluori The Law Offices of Anthony J. Colleluori & Associates PLLC

Re: Off the books employment

A company in NY who hires an employee without paying taxes on that employee is in violation of several state and federal tax laws. While they may not owe any duty to SSI or worker's comp (that is the employee's fraud) they may have other liablity.

That said, the employee may be entitled to earn a certain income under SSI disablity. Many employees do not know this and they therefore commit a crime of perjury by lying to SSI about their true incomes. Encourage your employee to seek legal counsel from a Worker's comp/ Disability lawyer.

Good Luck

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Answered on 4/14/07, 12:43 pm
Johm Smith tom's

Re: Off the books employment

Attorneys are prohibited from facilitating illegal activities. But we should always adives against them; so I suggest you avoid this unnecessary risk.

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Answered on 4/13/07, 12:26 pm


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