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Hi Amy,
Are you an independent contractor renting the room or are you working for the place? Do you have built clientele yet? If you are independent then you should definitely be able to have a key and there should be some contract that you sign from them, even a small contract is important. As far as the rules on appearance, they can't really tell you how to dress unless you work for them. If you're unhappy with how you're being treated, it might be time to move on and look for another place you'd feel more comfortable. It's not easy to find a room that does percentage for rent but you just have to look and ask around.
That is why I feel confused. They told me that I am self-employed as an independent contractor. I have not signed any kind of paperwork. I feel that if I am self-employed as an independent contractor that they cannot tell me what to wear, how to wear my hair or makeup, or even hours or days that I have to be there. They even told us (there are massage therapists in my same boat) that we are beginning the busy tanning season and we need to help up front when we are not busy. We are not getting paid to do this. I only get paid by the customer. I do have a small clientele, but nothing huge. I live in Nashville, but this place is outside the city, in a smaller more rural area. I feel that I am receiving mixed messages about my status at this place. Thanks for your input!
No wonder, they are playing both sides of the fence.....and avoiding paying taxes...You can't be both a sub contractor and an employee. I'm a spa owner, and my 1099's tell ME when they can work. Google this subject and you will find guidelines that should help.
Don't be upset Amy. I went to work for someone I thought was a friend, I was a longtime client of hers, right after I got my license, and it was a nightmare! She wouldn't buy all the products or equip I needed, I had to buy some of my own, but I was an employee of hers. She told me what to wear, when I had to be there (unpaid) if I didn't have clients, and even made me take the laundry from when I did have clients home to wash, as she wouldn't let me use the salon washer/dryer if I didn't have full load, which I never did! I got out of that situation, and haven't been back as a client either. It just shocked me how some salon owners treat the people who make the money for them.
Amy, you already know what you have to do. Keep your eyes open and your ear to the ground (while checking Craig's List in your area) for a better place to practice.
Since you are an IC, you don't ASK for time off, you TELL her when you are available to work. I am an IC, make 50% and all my products, linens and supplies (except for my pet favorites!), reception staff, room, bed, machines are provided. They do TONS of advertising for me and the massage therapist, never hassle me when I want a day off. I just tell the assistant what days I will be gone, and they take care of everything else. If you're getting the picture that I am VERY happy in my current working environment, you would be correct! You may not find everything you are looking for, but you MUST be able to do better that your current situation!!! Best of luck (and by the way a lot of luck comes from good old fashioned pounding the pavement!),
Nondy
But she's a BEAUTIFUL slave driver! (Psssst! For those who don't know, Mary is her OWN boss!)...
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