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On a related note, how many IT workers here are working as "independent contractors", when they'd probably be considered employees if anyone took a close look?
by noarchy 11y ago
On a related note, how many IT workers here are working as "independent contractors", when they'd probably be considered employees if anyone took a close look? It seems to be very common where I am (Canada), to the extent that recruiters and the like seem to think nothing of it. You can be working side-by-side, with full-time employees, working the same hours, and answering to the same supervisor, but technically be working for yourself.
- tsotha 11y agoIn the US this has all been litigated, and companies know exactly how close to the line they can get without going over.
- eitally 11y agoThis is very common in Brazil & Mexico, too (but not the US).
- jdietrich 11y agoIn the UK, contracting has some very attractive tax implications for highly-paid workers. Our tax service has created a complex set of rules that distinguish a contractor from an employee. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IR35 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IR35