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One possible exception to that is if you're a contractor (1099) instead of a "real" W-2 employee. In some states that means you're basically in a contract negot
by breischl 11y ago
One possible exception to that is if you're a contractor (1099) instead of a "real" W-2 employee. In some states that means you're basically in a contract negotiation.
I found out the hard way that Colorado law doesn't protect you at all. Even better, if you sue to get your back pay you can't recover the legal costs even if you win.
- wpietri 11y agoGood point. I should have mentioned I was on a W2 there. Yes, contractors are treated like any other independent business, and enjoy much less in the way of legal protection.