On a related note, how many IT workers here are working as &quot;independent contractors&quot;, when they&#x27;d probably be considered employees if anyone took a close look? It seems to be very common where I am (Canada), to the extent that recruiters and the like seem to think nothing of it. You can be working side-by-side, with full-time employees, working the same hours, and answering to the same supervisor, but technically be working for yourself.