Benefits of Hiring a Virtual Assistant!



COMPARE USING A VIRTUAL ASSISTANT WITH HIRING AN EMPLOYEE

V.A. BENEFITS:

  • You pay only for "Time on Task" or by project.
  • Is a sounding board, if you need one.
  • Helps you stay on track and on schedule.
  • Handles your seasonal or periodic projects.
  • No need to buy additional computer equipment or fax machine.
  • No computer training needed.
  • Convenient when your current staff gets overloaded.
  • No time wasted on breaks or personal issues.
  • Works only when you need services.
  • No extra office space is required.
  • No extra rent and/or loss of privacy.
  • No need to buy an extra desk, chair, phone or supplies.

EMPLOYEE OBLIGATIONS:

  • You must pay employer social security taxes.
  • You must collect and pay FICA taxes.
  • You must pay worker’s compensation insurance.
  • You must pay federal and state unemployment taxes.
  • You must comply with OSHA.
  • You must comply with the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) which includes minimum wage and overtime payment.
  • You must comply with Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
  • You may have to pay medical, dental and vision care benefits.
  • You may have to pay vacation time, sick time and holiday time.
  • You may have to pay for other employee benefits such as 401K, retirement plans, etc.
  • You pay someone to administrate the above.
  • You have legal responsibilities that include employee policies regarding working hours, sexual harassment, vacation time, sick time, leave of absence, holidays, benefits, performance reviews, grievances, terminations, substance abuse and training.
  • If you hire someone and lay them off, your unemployment rate may increase for years to come.
  • If you have the unpleasant experience of needing to fire an employee, make sure you have legal grounds or you may face a lawsuit.