What can I do if my employer is trying to force me to become an independent contractor instead of a regular employee like I am currently?

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What can I do if my employer is trying to force me to become an independent contractor instead of a regular employee like I am currently?

I’d rather not switch over to contracting due to tax issues, not having a paystub to prove income, etc., and I also don’t think I am legally classified as a contractor. don’t provide my own equipment, I am directly supervised by her and my manager, she makes my schedule, and I’ve already been working as an employee. She directly told us she wants us to become contractors in order to save money on taxes. I work at a pet groomers but we don’t have our own clients and we all work together on each pet.

Asked on April 14, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, California

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MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

What she is trying to do is avoid employment contributions to Social Security and other contributions. She may be trying to avoid having to offer insurance and the like. If you are already a W-2 employee, you may wish to file a complaint with the state labor board.


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