Not the laws of physics this time

will smith_2

Folks-I'll be the first to admit I know more about the laws of thermodynamics than labor law, so I thought I'd come here with something someone else might have run across through the years. Been working for a small shop for a couple years running service, pays ok, but we pay our own insurance. (yeah-OUCH) Anyway, a short time ago, I had a conversation with the boss about a guy he'd just let go, with him complaining about how little the guy did,etc. Then he let slip he'd been paying the other guy's insurance the whole time-while never offering the same to myself or anyone else. I'm no F. Lee Bailey, but that sounds illegal. Anyone have thoughts on this? Thanks-

Chuck_12

stick to thermodynamics

Being a past employer I can only say that many factors play as to the benefits you have with different employees. You have nuthing to loose but approach your employer about benefits. You dont know what the terms were with the other employee and thats not a reason to complain. First ASK about benefits and then negotiate...later, if you feel the outcome is not right or fair, seek advise from local state sources regarding your employment rights and insurance needs. If you value your employer and they value you.. start with a basic conversation of concerns. Good Luck.

Bob Harper

what type of insurance?

If you're paying for benefits such as health, life, disability income, etc., those are negotiated much the same as salary. However, the IRS would want to talk to him if he has you paying for your own Worker's Compensation as would your state WC Board.

Al Letellier

insurance

Check with your state's insurance commission. Every state has statutes and labor laws about paying benefits. Our insurance program HAS to be offered to all or none of our employees.

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will smith_2

Thanks for the input guys. I don't pay workmans comp, just health insurance. After checking, I did find out that in my state, if insurance is offerred to one employee, everyone else is supposed to have the same option. I guess what gets my goat is that the boss is an old friend of mine. When I came on board, it was with the understanding that within a year and a half we were to be a union shop; two and a half years later we're still not. Cutting my losses and getting back to my union-another hard lesson learned I guess.