Yanita, if you’re in California, you might want to see if the county should have classified you as a W-2 rather than an independent contractor in light of the state supreme court’s Dynamex decision. That said, the Assembly is working on a legislative fix for what some see as overreach by the Supreme Court requiring physicians and dentists to be W-2 employees when they might prefer to be independent contractors.
Exactly.
Preference doesnt really matter does it? Its a stretch for most contractors in these situations to actually be contractors whether they prefer it or not. I’d prefer to be a contractor all else equal so I could personalize my benefits, but I think the foundation is pretty clear and makes perfect sense legally.
Institutions dont contract people out of some altruistic or headache avoidance issue, it is solely to dodge expensive taxes and liabilities (workers comp, paid family leave, etc…). So, you are certainly not making more, you’re getting less and the institution is paying less overall. You should make significantly more as an IC to account for this, but not usually how it works.
“ Of course we have all been on rocky ground with this PSLF, but I was trying to do due diligence… and still failed. Thanks again for having this forum/resources available.”
I really hope you are successful. As many government programs, the noble intent gets lost in the words and interpretation and we end up paying for an army of bureaucrats with no benefits given or abuse of the intent.
Good luck.
Thanks Tim. I have learned that the word "employee" is not as simple - or clear - as it would seem... and variably defined in variable circumstances.
And Hank, be careful what you prefer.... being an IC is not a small headache. it is more a means to an end, if its what's required to get the job you love......

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