Hey just a quick question I'm going to be working for someone here in bc operating there D4 dozer but subcontracted so they pay fuel supply the dozer and I just pay my own taxes what is a fair hourly rate to expect days are roughly 10.5-11 hours he will also pay 12% on top of what ever we agree on I will also sometimes be operating a hoe thanks for the help cheers ryan
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Sub contracted dozer operator questions
- Thread starter ryan01
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Sounds to me like you are more of an employee than a subcontractor. His dozer, his fuel, he sets the hours and work location, you run other equipment as he says or needs, you provide only the labor.
I don't know Canadian labor laws, but in the US, they are cracking down on "improper classification", which is what the situation fits to a T.
It is usually done to evade things like workers comp insurance, and other employer costs.
Who pays if you get hurt?
I don't know Canadian labor laws, but in the US, they are cracking down on "improper classification", which is what the situation fits to a T.
It is usually done to evade things like workers comp insurance, and other employer costs.
Who pays if you get hurt?
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DirtHauler
Senior Member
I assume you have your own business license and are billing him through your own company?
dblaneyfan
Well-Known Member
Add about 30-40% for his benefit of not providing insurance. I see you mentioned making around $28/hr, I would add another $10/hr for lack of insurance. You said also that he agrees to pay 12% on top of the agreed salary, is this for taxes? Make sure that you have enough figured in for federal and BC income taxes, especially if you think you are going to make enough this year to jump up a bracket.
Federal = 15%
B.C. = 5 - 8%
Fair to you would be in the $45 - 50.00/hr range total, including the 12% he says he will pay you over your agreement.
So you should settle in the area of $40 - $44/hr.
J
Federal = 15%
B.C. = 5 - 8%
Fair to you would be in the $45 - 50.00/hr range total, including the 12% he says he will pay you over your agreement.
So you should settle in the area of $40 - $44/hr.
J
01440X
Member
Did you get the rate?
D3DaveC
Well-Known Member
What do you think are the employers expense for fuel and wear and tear of his D4? What model, D4k,G,C,D,E? Is he making enough on his machine?