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They seemingly are breaking the contract they

Posted By: Well on 2005-09-26
In Reply to: MQ MTs out of work ... - MQess

have with you if you are an IC. I'd make sure I document everything and go to the labor board or perhaps sue them. I doubt you could get very far and the other idea sounds much better, looking for employment elsewhere.


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Do not have contract....
I don't have a contract
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Contract

After working for a small practice for about 2 months, I was abruptly told one afternoon I wasn't a team player, they were letting me go, but gave me the transcription to do at home--I was and am grateful for the work.  I did have presence of mind to ask if I would have a contract, as this is all new to me--have mostly worked in-house, except for a short part-time job.  The office manager's reply was, "Oh....we trust you--I don't think we need a contract," which really irritated me--what about my trusting them?!  Now I wonder just what category I'm in.  IC or what??  I suppose I just don't want this office to think I'm a dummy and of course, need to protect my interests--this is my bread and butter--not a sideline job.


I started looking for a sample contract here on MT Stars, but I suppose the required wording varies from state to state.  Does one have to have more than one client to be considered IC? 


Appreciate any help!


 


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My contract
My contract tells my docs that I am off on all holidays, including Christmas Eve and the day after Thanksgiving.  It also says if those holidays fall on a weekend, I will take either the Friday before or the Monday after as a holiday.  If they request transcription on those holidays, I charge double per line.  I've never had them complain to me on this at all.  I once had a STAT dictation on a holiday and the doc included a $100 bill in my envelope "for me being a pain in the butt," as he wrote on the note. 
? about an IC contract

I am signing a contract for work as an IC.  It says Executed by Contractor at _____________, on ____________, 2006.


 


I get the date part but what goes int the first blank? My address?


If you are an IC then the contract
you signed should stipulate how much notice to give.  If not, I would ask.  You may want to use them on your resume for future jobs. 
Need an IC Contract example...

Anyone have or know a website with IC Contract examples.  I need to type one up by tomorrow, and I am at a complete loss.  


Thanks again!  This forum is awesome!  


 


 


Need an IC Contract

Hi. Anyone know a good contract form to use for Indepedent contractor status using line count or hourly?


 


Thanks,


 


Terry


What does your contract say? If no contract
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contract
I have never signed a contract as an employee that I can remember, contracts are for independent contractors, thus a contract.
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Even with a contract if they find your work "unsatisfactory" they can nulify the contract.  Even with a contract there is no reassurance that they will keep you and should they fire you unjustly do you have the money to go to court and what will you put in the contract to offset the fact that the "let you go before the expiratioin of the contract."    Even with a contract the one doctor might still "pick" as it seems like it is his nature so why take that with less money and still no reassurance that they will keep you.   I used to work with contracts but each time it came up for renewal there were negotiations, etc. and several times it prompted them to look elsewhere.  Now for the past 15 years have worked without one and barely lost an account to someone else, only death and retirement.  If this doc mainly picks at the bill just document all the work and stick by it.   Good luck


contract
Its a shame what these so-called companies do.  I really hope you are able to get the money you worked for!  I don't see how they sleep at night, but I guess they are okay with it as long as it does not effect their paycheck.  I recently had one lady hire me as an IC, but when I asked about a contract, she kept saying, "I'll get it to you in the morning, in the evening, sometime this week, etc." She wanted me to start working without a contract!  Then got angry with me when I refused to starting working without a contract!  I can't wait to get out of transcription full-time.  I still love the transcription itself, but I hate these companies with the bait and hook, practically begging for a raise, the broken promises, etc.  Sorry to go but its just really old.......................and you guys are the only ones who understand how it is.
In your contract, specify exactly
what you are going to charge them. If you would like the client to pay for the phone charges, then by all means, add it to their contract. Everything and anything is negotiable. Do not devalue your worth.
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Did you sign a contract with the first service stating you were not allowed to work for anyone else while working for her?
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Hello


Can you please send me a copy of the contract that you use? I am also interested in obtaining more clients. I would appreciate it -


 


Lisa


contract
I found when I had clients, especially private physicians, they were NOT agreeable to any contract. They usually feel like they are giving you a gift by just allowing you to type for them. Honestly..
Then I would get a new contract.
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What does your contract say???? If
it specifies which line count you are to use, then that is the one you use. Also, does it say you will have deductions for blanks? Read your contract.
What exactly does your contract say?
Usually there's an out clause that describes how either party needs to handle it if one wants out of the relationship.  You have a non compete?  That's the first I've heard of one in this business.  Go back to your source - your contract.  I've had some experience with non competes in the insurance industry, so feel free to e mail me if you want.  I may be able to answer some generic questions.