I have been full time freelance
Update: I want to thank the 2 commenters who actually addressed my concern on whether or not filing could impact future gig work from the company. Thank you for your help!!!
For what will end up being about a 4 month gig. I was acting as a consultant and made a good hourly rate-enough to qualify for unemployment. I had a few other gigs this year, but not this long. My time ends Jan 15 and I have nothing else lined up-and not from lack of trying. My question is does this hurt my chances in the future with this employer? They are a global company, but will my supervisor be alerted of this? I have no desire to be on staff with the org, but I am open to future freelance with them. Thoughts?
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I am classified as a full time W2 contractor and you didn't answer my question.
Anonymous
W2 is NOT a Contractor. You asked an odd question, because if this role adds to your eligibility for unemployment, that assumes you were employed to begin with. Not a Contractor, in that sense, because Contractors receive 1099 tax forms, and their payment is not considered part of the calculation or eligibility for unemployment.
You may be a 'temporary worker' but not Contractor when it comes to unemployment or taxes.
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They're global, so unless your manager works in Payroll, there's ZERO chance they'd know anything about unemployment filings to begin with. File for UI the minute you receive your final paycheck. Hopefully a new internal role opens for you in 2025! Wishing for thr best!
Anonymous
Thank you so much for actually answering my question! Much appreciated!!