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An independent contractor IS employed. They’re employed by themselves. Self-employed. So if you’re doing work for them, you are employed as an independent contractor doing work for them.
I think it’s pretty clear what they mean. Could have just said “you’ll be paid as a contractor and receive the relevant tax forms for your country” tho
Yeah, said that, or "you'll work on this as a contractor" as contracting isn't classed as being employed by the hirer in some countries. The confused language makes them look like they could give you tax and social security problems, which might deter some good people.
Yep, and this means increased taxes if they hire an American, because Americans have to pay both halves of the employment taxes if they're self-employed and filing a 1099.
Well, it is a ~~US~~ north american corp at the end of the day...
P sure thier Canadian
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Why does it eve matter
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Ok that one is fair tbh