The shop owner pays me as an independent contractor but treats me like an employee and I think he is doing it to avoid paying benefits but I do not know what to do about it.
More people experience this than they realize.
Your boss calls you a contractor to dodge benefits, but works you like an employee.
“Where Are You with Trades — Plumbing, HVAC & Mechanical?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.