What would you do?

How long have they been making the run? Do they give you any problems? How many people did you look at before you hired them? You need to ask and answer a lot of questions before you can make that decision.

 

There ya go! It sounds like you already have your answer but aren't looking forward to the hassle. I would personally tell anybody who threatened to quit on me for such a thing to just go on home and not worry about it. But that's just me.

 

I don't deal well with threats. Id have fired him on the spot. Assuming you are a legit employer paying on a w2 and not some disorganized fly by night 1099 outfut, you will have no problem getting a dozen drivers to replace him with just a little hiring effort.

 

Is that 1200 take home? For a mon- fri gig don't sound too bad to me.

 

My advice.........Tell him it isn't going to happen and be ready to replace him.

 

I'd start looking for a new driver. If he just felt he was worth a pay raise, and he was being reasonable, he'd ask for a 5-10 percent raise. 60-120 bucks. He's asking for 25 percent. You are paying good enough that 25 percent is too much. Unless.....how are your benefits? Is your driver having to pay for his own health insurance? Just a thought.