W-2 vs. 1099
W-2s are regular employees, and 1099s are independent contractors. The main difference is how much control the company has over how the work gets done.
Related Terms
At-Will Employment
A standard where you or the company can end the job at any time for any legal reason. It's how most US jobs work.
COBRA
A law that lets you keep your work health insurance for a while after you leave a job. You usually have to pay the full cost yourself.
Cybervetting
Checking a candidate's online presence and digital footprint before hiring them. It's a key part of screening people we may never meet in person.