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Meaning of W-2 employee | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

An individual who is formally employed by an organization (in contrast to an independent contractor who receives tax form 1099)

US

Examples

“1099 contract workers and W-2 employees are classified per the IRS based on how you work with and compensate them.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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