Dear Valued Users,
It's with a heavy heart that we announce the permanent closure of StepTalk.org on August 31st, 2025.
This decision wasn't an easy one. For over twenty years, StepTalk has been a source of support for stepparents around the world! However, over the years, the costs associated with maintaining and upgrading the site to remain secure, meet current standards and maintain availability have become unsustainable.
We are incredibly grateful for your support, contributions and the community you've helped us build. Your engagement has made StepTalk.org a special place and we cherish the memories and connections made here.
We would especially like to thank Aniki for volunteering to be a moderator and for caring so much.
Thank you for being a part of our journey and we wish you all the best.
Sincerely,
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A restaurant employee the
A restaurant employee the dishwasher/waiter
Well here is how he explained
Well here is how he explained it...he is paying a waiters pay but then making up the difference in cash every night. however there is still no paper work that has been done in order to get a check for the difference that he said the employee will get.
Does that make sense?
If there is no paperwork,
If there is no paperwork, then the employer is paying the employee under the table. Taxes, FICA, SUTA, SS and worker's comp is not being deducted. This is also a way to keep from tracking hours and paying overtime (when applicable). And they may not be getting paid for all of the hours they're working.
From an accounting manager's POV, this sounds extremely fishy to me.
I thought the very same
I thought the very same thing. i went ballistic on my sons boss! I don't think he has a job. lol }:)
My son was coming home with just 3 dollars an hour for washing dishes. He in not a waiter he washes dishes at a mexican place.