Employee vs Contractor

This cluster revolves around debates on the differences between employees and contractors, including legal classifications, benefits, equity, hiring practices, and misclassification risks in tech and business contexts.

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Sample Comments

dan-robertson Aug 29, 2022 View on HN

They may be contractors rather than employees.

inshadows May 10, 2021 View on HN

I guess you work for them as a contractor, not employee.

mtmail Mar 18, 2018 View on HN

Will you be an employee or a contractor?

Gibbon1 Mar 4, 2020 View on HN

I would argue you aren't a contractor then

C1sc0cat Dec 24, 2019 View on HN

Are you confusing "contractors" with "employees"

azinman2 Jun 4, 2020 View on HN

Are they employees or contractors?

pekk May 22, 2015 View on HN

Don't ask HN, look up the actual difference between an employee and a contractor if you are not sure and are employing contractors.

rconti Feb 9, 2018 View on HN

Were you a 1099 contractor, or an employee of a contracting firm? Big difference.

beachstartup Jul 2, 2013 View on HN

you're thinking of consultants, i'm thinking of contractors.

SoftTalker Apr 23, 2023 View on HN

Sounds more like a temporary employee than a contractor then. Maybe splitting hairs.