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can family member help self-employed in their business?

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  • 26-08-2013 8:39pm
    #1
    selfemployed
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    Hi, I just opened a clothing shop in Ireland, and my question is, can family member (mother, brother etc.) help me in running my business? They are not employed in my shop. And in case of my shop being controlled by anyone, will that bring any consequences such as penalty?
    Is there any law that prohibits family member to help me in my shop?
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    Thoie
    Registered Users Posts: 6,344 ✭✭✭Thoie


    If the family member is currently claiming a social welfare benefit, then if they are "rostered" to work in your shop, they are not available for work at those times.

    If they happen to pass by at lunch time and see you're busy, they could probably lend a hand for a few minutes, but if they're left alone minding the shop then no.

    Who is likely to be controlling your shop other than you?

    Another possible aspect to consider is if they're not employees, are they covered by insurance? What if they suffer a workplace accident?


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    Cody Pomeray
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,648 ✭✭✭Cody Pomeray


    An individual can have a family member working as an employee, and that individual does not have to pay the family member a minimum wage, for example. The normal rules regarding employees do not always apply.

    There is no law that prohibits a family member from helping out in a family member's shop - save where there may be concerns over the immigration and visa status of that family member, or social welfare rules, or other rare, over-riding concerns.

    What do you mean by 'in case of my shop being controlled by anyone'?


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