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by Sohcahtoa82 2687 days ago
> If you are a W-2 worker you have to be at work at a certain time and you need a car that can start every morning so you can get to work on time.

That has nothing to do with being a "W-2 worker". Being a W-2 just means you're not an independent contractor. I'm a W-2 worker, and if my car breaks down, I can just send an e-mail to my team and tell them I'll be working from home.