[MichaelGG]

Isn't one of the main questions (from the IRS) regarding an employee vs contractor the substitutability of the person? If you delegate work out, but must perform it yourself, then that's a major strike against being a contractor. Same for if you are told exactly how to do something v just what result is needed?

Search IRS 20 questions. Here a non PDF result: https://daf.csulb.edu/admin_guidelines/guidelines/independen...

I'm sure Uber is obviously more informed than me but seems like a tight line they're at. And the IRS can weigh in with their own decision, too.

[pbreit]

I drive a few hours/month whenever & wherever I want including not at all. It makes absolutely no sense whatsoever to classify me as an employee.

[adiabatty]

On the other hand, this also describes the work patterns of substitute teachers in the local school district and they're classified as employees.

[pbreit]

Not always. And the employer has quite a bit more say in what is to be performed.