(CAN) Found out entry-level contractor is making more than me (senior manager) Hi PF! I am a senior manager for a department at my org for almost 5 years now, and have received one single 6% raise 2 years ago, which was about half of what I had proposed at the time (closer to 12%). At that time I thought it was fair and accepted gratefully. All was fine until I recently found out this week my boss hired a new contractor ju…

Boss might be inaccurately identifying me as an independent contractor…what should I do? Basically, I’m working as a legal assistant in California. No one else works in the firm, it’s just me and the attorney. When he hired me, he said that it would be as an IC since I’d be making my own hours. The way that’s worked out so far is he’ll email me forms to complete and ask that I do so whenever I have time. Or sometimes he’ll ask if I …

Received 1099nec but not self employed, freelancer or independent contractor Received 1099nec for completing program now I’m having trouble filing since im not self employed. Using freetaxusa any suggestions? submitted by /u/Metaface93

LPT: Never hire a contractor unless the person who gave the estimate will be there the day the job is being done I’ve been a contractor for nearly a decade, and in that time have seen and learned a lot of the red flags (whilst being guilty of a few myself in the early years). That knowledge has been very useful in the time since I also became a homeowner. There are many variables depending on the job you want done, or issue you need resolved. Across all in…

I got screwed over by a contractor – please help me figure out my tile for the next one. I’m desperate! These are my kitchen and personal bathroom. In the kitchen, can you recommend what kind of trim is necessary here? The designer didn’t advise us on how to finish the edges and it doesn’t look right. We need to rip off all of these tile jobs because the contractor was incompetent and they’re all wonky. How the heck do I finish the edges of the ti…

I.R.S. Contractor Charged With Leaking Tax Returns The federal charges are said to involve disclosure of tax information from Donald Trump and other wealthy taxpayers.

State Dept. Contractor Is Accused of Stealing Satellite Imagery of Africa Court documents offer new detail on a case involving a contractor who obtained classified information, which U.S. officials said he shared with Ethiopia.

Contractor for U.S. Government Charged With Spying for Ethiopia, Officials Say The connection of the contractor to Ethiopia, a country that is a significant recipient of aid from the United States, is unusual.

NY Attorney General Will Investigate DocGo, a Troubled Migrant Contractor Migrants have said the contractor, DocGo, which was hired by New York City, misled and mistreated them. The police are investigating whether the company improperly interfered in two sexual assault investigations.

Contractor disappeared after Zelle deposit I recently started a home renovation. I hired a contractor to help. He had great reviews and nothing seemed fishy at all. Signed a contract a few months ago and gave the initial deposit through Zelle. Since that day, have received nothing but “personal emergencies” and various excuses until I eventually got ghosted about a month ago. Have call…

Is being a independent contractor doing more harm than good? Hello. Got hired on at a steel manufacturing company manufacturing steel panels,trusses etc.. and we also go and frame the house up.(5 guys). The owner(some rich guy) labeled us as independent contractors claiming it’s better for us since we don’t get taxes taken out every check.. is being labeled independent contractors hurting us workers more …

Armed man who tried to enter a Jewish school in Tennessee fired at a contractor, police say MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — In an affidavit, police said Bowman — who had attended the school — walked around its exterior and fired two shots at the contractor, who was not hit. The post Armed man who tried to enter a Jewish school in Tennessee fired at a contractor, police say appeared first on Religion News Service.

What to Do When a Contractor Ghosts You Mid-Project When you’re ready to tackle a big home renovation or repair, finding a good contractor is a challenge. Getting one to even give you the time of day can be harder than you might think, in part because of a shortage of skilled tradespeople, and in part because of the economics of construction—your dinky little half bath… Read more…

Misclassified 1099 contractor? I think my part-time employer may be misclassifying employees as contractor for tax benefit. I was wondering what, if anything, there is to do about this other than to just find a different side hustle. I am employed by a company that provides bar/beverage services for events such as weddings, corporate gatherings, concert venues, etc. in the So…