Which Do You Want to Be: Independent Contractor or Employee?

Technicians for Change: I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve heard people claim that they make more money as an independent contractor than as an employee, so it’s better to be an independent contractor, full stop. Similarly, I don’t know how many times I’ve heard people incorrectly state what their rights or protections are. It’s understandable that people get confused by this topic– in fact, there are actually 3 separate entities who dictate what it means to be an independent contractor, and each determines different benefits and responsibilities!