AFAIK, it's legal in the US, too, but I'm not sure what point you're making in the context of the sub-thread. Typically, the decision to convert to contracting

AFAIK, it's legal in the US, too, but I'm not sure what point you're making in the context of the sub-thread. Typically, the decision to convert to contracting is between the worker and management, excluding the worker's peers and the company's owners (unless manager-owned).