Step 1 Watch and tthe video and read the case study

1) Read the Case Study in Chapter 13 of your textbook on page 596 "Being a Contractor vs an Employee".

2) Independent contractors vs. employees (pros and cons):

https://youtu.be/oYZjcJrUEnQ (Links to an external site.)

3) Employees vs. Contractors

https://youtu.be/BbIIq_lbf30 (Links to an external site.)

Step 2 Post the following.

Respond to the following, and if appropriate, include personal experience as part of your answers.  Cite your resources and put quotation marks around direct quotes to support your opinions.  You may also refer back to the previous assignments to support your opinions.

1. Do you believe that Google should change the use of contractors?  Explain.
2. Why did Microsoft take the action it did?  Do you feel other companies can and should do the same?  Explain.
3. Is doing something that is good for workers and costs money always bad for business (win-lose, zero-sum), or can it be good for business and workers (win-win)?
4. What are the different types of contractors/gig workers?  Do the groups have similar or different preferences and leverage?  Does one group need more protection than the other group?  Explain.
5. Do you feel it is better to leave decisions about the relationship with workers in the hands of employers, or do you see the need for a larger role of government?  Explain.
6. Provide a one to two sentence summary with your biggest insight or take-away from the videos.

Comment on the thoughts expressed by at least two other students. If differences of opinion occur, debate and support your viewpoint professionally, citing references and resources appropriately.