Is there any point of talking to the assistant or boss again now?

[Fleiss]

A week ago I was hired to teach for two hours twice a week (Tuesday and Friday) at a language center. The assistant and the big boss told me that each session payment is by law taxed 15%. I sensed something fishy, and told both I was surprised. To sort it out, I researched on the internet, where I found out this 15% tax is imposed on some jobs, but not on the teaching profession- especially if you're part-time. I forwarded the official info to this guy, but he said it is irrelevant because my employment was part time. His reasoning  was  in fact irrelevant, but I just texted him back saying: "Sure, I fall under a category which entails no taxing." ] 

A few minutes later, he texted me saying that students have changed Friday's schedule, and that he will let me know what will happen(??!!). I replied saying ok and thanked  him. A bit later, I told him I meant no harm with the info, and that I also believed he had taken it personally. He responded saying that he didn't. Is there any point of talking to him or the big boss again, so as to explain myself (better)?

Thanks.

P.S. I also work full-time somewhere else. The money from this center was pocket money for me, but better that than nothing. Also I regret having acted impulsively by sharing the info :((.

Edited September 24, 2020 by Fleiss
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[vla1120]

There is nothing wrong with confirming the pay details of your employment. If he was offended by it, that's his problem. If you are not satisfied with his response, I would go to the big boss with the information you shared with him and simply tell him there is some confusion and you want to confirm the terms of your pay for the position. 

[d0nnivain]

If this company is not following the law on taxes, do you really want to work for them anyway?  

The boss having his nose out of joint may be a blessing in disguise.  

[Fleiss]

20 minutes ago, vla1120 said:

There is nothing wrong with confirming the pay details of your employment. If he was offended by it, that's his problem. If you are not satisfied with his response, I would go to the big boss with the information you shared with him and simply tell him there is some confusion and you want to confirm the terms of your pay for the position. 

Most probably the boss knows that this 15% tax is out of place in our case, but apparently he wants to profit from employees' unresponsiveness/ ignorance. 

These days the boss isn't free to meet but should I forward this official info to him via WhatsApp, and point out the "confusion"? 

Edited September 24, 2020 by Fleiss

[Fleiss]

19 minutes ago, d0nnivain said:

If this company is not following the law on taxes, do you really want to work for them anyway?  

The boss having his nose out of joint may be a blessing in disguise.  

You're right, but in hindsight I thought to myself I should have accepted the money.

Regarding your question, l viewed my problem in this light, too, but it's a case of "take it or leave it", without playing fair or legal.. 

(The  majority of employers here don't care much about complying with the tax system. )

[vla1120]

32 minutes ago, Fleiss said:

Most probably the boss knows that this 15% tax is out of place in our case, but apparently he wants to profit from employees' unresponsiveness/ ignorance. 

These days the boss isn't free to meet but should I forward this official info to him via WhatsApp, and point out the "confusion"? 

Exactly, that's why you can present it through WhatsApp as a "confusion" that you want to clear up. Maybe even reference your research on the internet. Like you said, if no one ever calls them on it, then they get away with it. When they meet with an employee who knows the law, they probably do the right thing. (I would hope.)

[Fleiss]

11 minutes ago, vla1120 said:

Exactly, that's why you can present it through WhatsApp as a "confusion" that you want to clear up. Maybe even reference your research on the internet. Like you said, if no one ever calls them on it, then they get away with it. When they meet with an employee who knows the law, they probably do the right thing. (I would hope.)

Yes, hopefully ;).

[Fleiss]

Update: The boss was accepting of my proposal, in terms of payment. I called the assistant but couldn't reach him, so I sent a message to him telling him about the agreement, apologizing  if I unintentionally put him in a spot, and asking him to call me back. This was about 4 hours ago (9 am local time), but no call, nor message from him. Apparently the big boss didn't talk with him either, in order to clear the air. Or are they both trying to avoid me now??!!  Isn't this weird?  

[d0nnivain]

Nobody's avoiding you.  The big boss agreed.  You won.  Now shut up.  At this point you are making a pest of yourself.  Assume the boss told the assistant & it will be reflected in your paycheck.  You don't even work there yet but you are trying to micromanage the assistant.  Not your job.  Have some faith that the assistant knows how to do their job.  

[Fleiss]

4 minutes ago, d0nnivain said:

Nobody's avoiding you.  The big boss agreed.  You won.  Now shut up.  At this point you are making a pest of yourself.  Assume the boss told the assistant & it will be reflected in your paycheck.  You don't even work there yet but you are trying to micromanage the assistant.  Not your job.  Have some faith that the assistant knows how to do their job.  

You're right . Well, I am just waiting. But it's strange that they're not calling me for today's 4pm class (in 80 min local time). Plus,  I really doubt about this schedule change on the part of the students, which the assistant mentioned to me right after the "friction" then..

[Fleiss]

¡ Nothing happened since Friday morning. The big boss ignored me, too. It was so pointless of me discussing the issue with him, and his assistant in the first place! They both turned out to be really vindictive :(( !

 

Edited September 28, 2020 by Fleiss