Pet Groomer Guide To Handling 1099 Misclassification and Why It’s Important to Be Aware of It
As a pet groomer, whether you're working at a salon, running your own mobile grooming business, or working as an independent contractor, it’s important to understand your employment classification. This means knowing whether you're classified as an employee (W-2) or an independent contractor (1099).
Sometimes, employers can accidentally misclassify workers, which can lead to confusion about taxes, benefits, and your rights at work. In this post, we'll go over what misclassification is, why it matters, and what you can do if you think you've been misclassified.