Hire a Private Person
Almost never. Usually you'll have to leave a message on their answering machine and wait for them to call back.
It varies widely and is usually done on a cash-only basis.
The hidden costs are cleaning supplies and equipment, feeding them lunch, birthday gifts, holiday gifts, breakage, no-showing when you need them most, employment taxes/paperwork, and all the stress of being an employer.
Almost never. Be prepared to run out to the store the night before if you run out of something.
Often, but not always.
Yes, if you pay them more than $1,200 in a year you must file Schedule H and pay 15.3% Soc. Sec. Tax for both employer and employee. You may also have to pay additional unemployment taxes.
Independent contractor. Actually your employee.
Since you are now an employer, it is your legal responsibility to be sure they are legal by completing an I-9 form. If they are not, you are subject to fines.
No. You will likely be sued if they are hurt on the job.
No
No
Seldom
Seldom
Usually alone, which is not safe, secure, or efficient.
Usually Not
Wait for complaints.