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HOME — FACTS — TABLES — VIDEOS — INFOGRAPHICS — AGENCIES — RESEARCH <br />INFOGRAPHICS ••• <br />Under the law, there's a big difference between what <br />employees and independent contractors get <br />O Minimum wage <br />Employees <br />Independent <br />contractor <br />G O <br />Overtime pay <br />▪ Unemployment insurance <br />6. Workers' compensation <br />G <br />fj Paid sick days <br />G O <br />r Paid family leave <br />r+ Right to a union <br />ICI Health and safety protections <br />A Discrimination and sexual harassment protections <br />Source: EPI analysis of federal and state laws. Employees receive these protections in places where <br />they are statutorily prescribed. <br />Economic Policy Institute <br />EMPLOYEE vs. Independent Contractor <br />0111611140 <br />Paid hourly or by salary <br />Uses employer's materials, <br />tools and equipment <br />Typically works for <br />one employer <br />Continuing relationship <br />(at will or a defined term) <br />Employer decides manner <br />and means of performing <br />Employer determines <br />work performed <br />• <br />Paid upon completion of project <br />Provides own materials <br />Works for multiple clients <br />Temporary relationship <br />(until project complete) <br />Contractor decides manner <br />and means of performing <br />oContractor and client agree <br />to project scope <br />34 <br />