Will work for Free :)
As most of us have in the course of our lives, We are contemplating a change of venue. We currently live in Manitoba, Canada and have been tossing around the idea of hitting the road for a couple of...
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westernrvparkowner wrote:Naio wrote:The employer would be required to report the value of what is received as income. Depending upon the situation, it would either be on a W-2 or a 1099. You can't pick and choose what laws you like and don't like.
I don't think that work trades violate minimum wage laws, unless the work required is valued higher than what is received in trade.
And most places evade the issue by calling it volunteering. I would guess it is legal to accept foreigners as volunteers.
Like I said, these laws are ignored and circumvented daily. But all those politicians and people screaming illegal immigrants are stealing American jobs are really pointing directly at the OP and those like them. On an individual basis, it sure seems fine and dandy to everyone, but when looked at through the broad lens it becomes a political football.
IMHO - you must have a US work permit or green card. Work kamper employers are required to report your "earnings" to IRS!
