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Re:California passes bill that classifies gig economy worker... by bryanlarsen on Wednesday September 11, 2019 @06:58AM (#20938626)
Those snowplow workers will likely be employees, not contractors. The Canadian government really frowns on avoidance of payroll taxes.

But due to Medicare etc, it's not that big of a deal whether a worker is a contractor or employee.

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Re:California passes bill that classifies gig economy worker... by aianus on Wednesday September 11, 2019 @10:54AM (#20940810)
The same payroll taxes are paid whether you’re self employed or employed. Including Uber drivers. You just pay both sides of the CPP and EI if you’re filing as self employed.
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