If i am not employed by the compinay can they make me work for them?

by **achban** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 7:01 pm

i am 17 and not employed my dad owns his own company its a medical DME he tends to make me and my brother go in and work for him for free the job requiers me to do manual labor here and there but most of all delivering prescriptions is there any law or anything against any of this somthing in my head is telling me tht since i dont work there i shouldnt be handaling any of the things i do im not an employee im not insured by the company and im only 17 my brother is 15 anyhelp would be greatly appreciated

by **jan46** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 7:05 pm

Are you retarded, or just sleep through English class? You're 17 years old. They can't MAKE you do anything. Do you get paid? Then its fine. If not, grow a pair and refuse.
There is no law against delivering prescriptions at age 17 either.

by **bergh39** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 7:12 pm

First your parents cannot legally force you to work. Second if you are delivering prescriptions than there is potentially an issue with chain of custody since 1) you dont actually work there and 2) you are a minor.

That being said - stop whining...working in a family business is all a part of growing up. I was working with my step dad against my will for years and thanks to that experience I am now qualified to do 90% of my own home maintenance (he was a contractor). Its a part of life man get over it.

by **valentino** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 7:16 pm

If you really want a legal answer, you should contact your ministry of labour (look in the governement pages of your local phone book or look it up on-line for your province/state). I would be sure to mention that you are using a vehicle to make deliveries. Instead of sitting there brooding over the un-fairness of it all, be proactive and get on the phone to ask someone what your legal rights are.

That being said, your parents are putting a roof over your head. Are you doing something better with your time? Is your dad doing this to cut down on the video game playing or hanging out under the overpasses? Think of the positive of what you're doing. At the very least you will be able to put this on a resume (and to think you didn't even have to interview for the job or go through probation!) and you are meeting people. Put this to your advantage, and network. Start asking at the businesses you visit if they are hiring. They will see that you already have a job and know that you are employable.

by **arvad** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 7:30 pm

You're not working for the company, numbnuts, you're doing your dad a favor.

And learn to use proper grammar and capitalization. I suspect your dad is making you work because you tend otherwise to be a lazy slack ***.

by **victorio83** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 7:37 pm

You're not working for the company, numbnuts, you're doing your dad a favor.

And learn to use proper grammar and capitalization. I suspect your dad is making you work because you tend otherwise to be a lazy slack ***.

Hi Preston, I understand: you are 17 and your brother is 15, your father owns his own company,makes you and your brother work doing manual labor and sending you both to deliver prescriptions, all for no pay. You feel: since you are not employed or insured by the company you both should not be handling these things your father has asked you to do.
There are many ways to view your dilemma and reason this out. Your father owns his own business,that's great! He is building a future for you and your brother,so, helping out in the family business is a good thing. This business will be for you and your brother one day. Showing your dad you are interested in the business may change the way he approaches you to go to work and he may start paying you. If you are uneasy about delivering these prescriptions talk to your dad about your concerns. Working for your dad (whether you know it or not) makes him proud. When you support your dad by doing what he says it makes you all more successful and closer as a family. Supporting your dad in this way lifts him up and makes his days easier.
For the insurance issue: some businesses carry insurance that covers all people coming in and out of the company. If you are in the building or driving a company car or van you are covered by the insurance on your dads whole business insurance policy. Ask your dad how that works. He will enjoy sharing the information with you. Also, ask your dad about the business, he will be elated that you even asked. I believe he will start to treat you differently. Watch and see!
Now from a business point of view: since you are not employed by the company you should not be doing these things. Request to be an employed,for a salary. Tell your dad you want a job with his company and you would like to do this in a professional manner.
But the most important thing of all is... he is your dad. He loves you and cares about your future. All parents want is the best for their children. He wants you and your brother to have the best of everything. So take it easy on your dad and do what he ask without grumbling or complaining. If you have concerns talk to your dad. He is here for that very reason to help you understand life until you can understand it on your own. Take care. =)

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