Roland Said:

"Letter of Intent"...employment offer? ...or scam?

We Answered:

scam - a legitimate company would do a phone interview, in house interview, and background check.
I would let this go without even responding.

good luck!!

Tim Said:

If you place an employment ad. should you call aplicants employer and tell them their emp is looking for job?

We Answered:

no you should not. maybe thats why that employer was looking for a better job, maybe the boss does not know how to treat his employees. There is nothing wrong with someone looking to better them self, and he had a reason for wanting a new job, weather it be more money, more hours, benifits, or maybe a better boss. he should not loss the chance at a better job, just because his boss doesn't want him to go.

Janet Said:

Do I have to accept a 1 week notice, or can I legally opt to have her leave immediately?

We Answered:

you can let her go tomorrow - companies do that all the time so the person leaving cannot sabotage anything - you are under no obligation to let her stay the full week

if she is a 1099 "subcontractor", she is NOT an employee and is not entitled to unemployment, so don;t worry about that - she will not show up in teh unemployment system under your company name is you did not file state unemployment tax returns

just call her tonight and tell her not to come in at all anymore if she doesn't have anything she needs to return - keys, cell phone ,company computer, etc

keep in mind - is the employee is just working in your office doing clerical work, that type of position cannot legally be paid as a 1099 - doesn't qualify - your next employee - you better do it right - w-4, I-9, withhold taxes, deposit taxes, get signed up as an "employer" at fed and state levels, file payroll tax returns, issue w-2's at end of yr, etc

to answerer #3
severance pay is not REQUIRED even if she worked for you as an employee for 10 years

Terrence Said:

What is best online source for hiring a part-time, English-speaking personal assistant?

We Answered:

Hi,
Are you still looking for a personal assistant to outsource your administrative duties? I am a virtual assistant, my name is Virna Cubas, my company is new, Delegate to VA, and is based in NC. Although my company is new, I have over 9 years experience in administrative duties. I also have 2 years experience in Human Resource as a HR Assistant.
If you are still interested contact me, my fees are $25 per hour. You only use me for the hours that you need me. Even if you are not in NC, I can work with mostly anyone virtually.

Wade Said:

Is this ad for employment wanting written references?

We Answered:

Sure looks like it to me.