Legal Question in Employment Law in Massachusetts

I own a small computer repair place in massachusetts and I am thinking to get some help whom I can train in technology and in return he/she will give time to be at my shop talking to customers. Just for showing up for 4 hours a day also like to give 25-30 bucks. He is 22 years old and no computer experience at all. Its a one man shop so I can not afford to hire and pay minimum wage to anyone. How do I go by paying him? Do I have to pay tax for him? At the most he will make $120 - $140 bucks a week as per-time learning and helping.


Asked on 12/18/10, 4:47 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Paul Lancia Attorney Paul Lancia

Consider setting up an agreement in which the "student/employee" agrees to participate in such a program.

On another note, you should look into programs with the State that offer low interest loans and grants for similar porgrams.

Be careful of worker's compensation laws.

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Answered on 2/22/11, 8:01 am


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