This does not sound like an independent contractor position, especially with the amount of work required.

I mean, yes, but no: look at the scope of work and the title. This person should be the no 2!

Just because you did it as a contractor doesn’t make it legal. How could you possibly make that mistake?

Also, the pay is peanuts for an exorbitant amount of work. And you have no health insurance, no payroll taxes withheld for you.

I mean, yes, but no: look at the scope of work and the title.

Super common for non-profit and charitable entities. They are working on a shoe-string budget most of the time, you might be the only staff member (I was, I reported to a board composed of volunteers). Most of those tasks are not time-consuming if you know what you're doing. The social media one is the killer and was one of the reasons why I left my last position, I hated doing it.

Just because you did it as a contractor doesn’t make it legal. How could you possibly make that mistake?

Yeah, don't worry about me. I literally used to work for the tax department making these types of determinations before leaving for a child-rearing drop-out. It definitely fits the definition of contractor in my jurisdiction. My work hours weren't regulated (I had tasks to complete, but then I just charged my time based on how long it took me, and I could do them whenever I wanted as long as I met my deadlines), they did not provide workspace or technology except a printer (I was able to write off workspace at home and some capital cost allowance for my tech). I did have expense accounts for getting consumable office supplies and a company credit card for other kinds of expenses as needed and was generally at my discretion.

It was my first paid job back in the workforce after the 16 year drop-out, and I'm super grateful for it because it made me highly employable again once I had it on my resume. I also loved how flexible it was, it let me drop my kids off every morning, pick them up every afternoon, play for funerals during the day, have coffee with a friend if I needed, etc. And if I just didn't feel like working, I didn't have to! It's basically like running a business, which I did for years as a piano teacher in my teens and in my 20's.

Remember, not liking something doesn't make it illegal.

Also, the pay is peanuts for an exorbitant amount of work. And you have no health insurance, no payroll taxes withheld for you.

Not to slag the OP, but also true. The pay isn't great (I made more than what was advertised here, but only because I negociated hard at it after my initial contract was up and I renewed it). The advantage for me that was I wasn't capped or had minimum hours, so some months (like July) I would literally work 2 hours all month, but during our busy season I could work 40 or more in a week (with an average of 40-80 hours a month between Sept and Jan, and more for Feb and March, and then 40ish again in April before dropping right off again). It was one of the reasons why I eventually left my similar position after 3 years, I wanted to start paying in pension again and stuff. But I do NOT make more where I am now, it's just more steady because it's 10 months a year at set hours.

To anyone thinking of applying to it, these are pretty good work-from-home type of jobs with a variety of tasks to keep you interested. It's a good way to supplement your income.