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I am trying to understand this employment situation.
Susan got offered an at will employment position with a public agency for an annual salary. There is no discussion about the health benefits, vacation, work hours, social security, workers comp etc and this is not typical of jobs with public agencies (state or city). What kind of employee is Sue?
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Most employees are at will, unless they have a contract, so that's normal. While our employment website and job applications (public agency) does mention some benefits such as healthcare and vacation, we do not discuss any of those details at interviews or at the time of the offer unless asked. As the hiring manager I will spend a good half-day going over it with a new employee on their first day, and our Admin will help them handle the process for signing up for everything.
Most employees are at will, unless they have a contract, so that's normal. While our employment website and job applications (public agency) does mention some benefits such as healthcare and vacation, we do not discuss any of those details at interviews or at the time of the offer unless asked. As the hiring manager I will spend a good half-day going over it with a new employee on their first day, and our Admin will help them handle the process for signing up for everything.
The website/job posting did not mention any benefits and she did not ask.
The offer letter does not contain the word contractor.
She has no idea if she will be paid on W2 or 1099, what's the significance of this?
W2 = an actual employee, subject to payroll tax withholding, and usually eligible for fringe benefits
1099 = an "independent contractor" (aka self-employed) who has to take care of their own taxes using quarterly estimated payments to the IRS. (and usually receives NO common employee fringe benefits)
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1099 vs W-2
