Am I considered a part-time employee if I’m paid via company payroll, taxes all withheld, on a standard payroll schedule?

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Am I considered a part-time employee if I’m paid via company payroll, taxes all withheld, on a standard payroll schedule?

I was working part-time as an independence contractor. I then switched to a W2 form and paid as payroll. Do I become part-time employee?

Asked on March 3, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, Wisconsin

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 7 years ago | Contributor

Basically, 1099's and W-2's are tax forms for 2 different types of workers. If you’re an independent contractor, you get a 1099; if you’re an employee, you receive a W-2. As a W-2 employee, payroll taxes are automatically deducted from your paycheck and then paid to the government by your employer. If you’re an independent contractor, you are responsible for calculating your own payroll taxes and then submitting the appropriate amount to the government.


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