It’s an attempt to stop the misclassification of Independent Contractors in the new gig economy.
In some ways it is to protect IC’s from being ‘abused’ by their hiring company.
In other ways it’s to get companies to pay the taxes that protect workers. Workers Compensation or unemployment taxes, that often times IC’s who are one person operations don’t pay.
I actually don’t think this is a horrible adjustment...yet.
Downside...loss of jobs and prices go up. The best freelancers, giggers, etc. will get decent paying employment. The rest better sharpen their skills.
Thanks. Makes sense now.
“Workers Compensation or unemployment taxes, that often times IC’s who are one person operations don’t pay.”
ICs can’t draw those on “benefits” ... why should they be forced to pay them?
People should be allowed to be “employed” any way they see fit. I suspect a LOT of people would want to be ICs. Yes, I am aware of the lack of benefits and all of that other stuff ... sometimes, people just want a lump sum of cash and will get the “benefits” they need as they see fit.
This attack on the “gig economy” is nothing more than a ploy for governments to fill their coffers. Moreover, the government prefers to be paid, directly, by employers. Individuals might get the bright idea to starve these scumbags by not paying taxes if they were sick and tired of the scummy games politicians play.