W-2 employee en · NOUN
Etymology
From W-2 + employee. W-2 is the tax form given to employees.
Meanings
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(US) An individual who is formally employed by an organization (in contrast to an independent contractor who receives tax form 1099)
1099 contract workers and W-2 employees are classified per the IRS based on how you work with and compensate them.
2022 August 8, “1099 Vs. W-2: What’s The Difference?”, in Forbes Advisor:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| W-2 employees | Number=Plur | lexicographic |