Off-The-Books Employment

/ˌɔf ðə ˈbʊks ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Employment arrangement where work is paid but not reported to authorities, often to evade taxes or labor regulations.
    The company was fined for engaging in off-the-books employment to avoid payroll taxes.

Forms

  • off-the-books employment

Commentary

Often considered illegal or non-compliant with tax and labor laws; drafting should clarify obligations and risks related to such employment.

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