Is labor trade legal?
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Is labor trade legal?
I work for a small gymnastics gym and I want to be able to work a set number of hours, but instead of being paid in money for the hours I worked I want to apply that to my child’s tuition for the gym. Is this legal to do?
Asked on November 21, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Ohio
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Under the las of all states in this country the mere trade of labor for tuition is not illegal based upon the fact pattern that you have written about. However, you will need to declare the value of your services for income tax purposes.
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