<prompt> Human: NJ resident. I just got a job offer salaried employee, not a contractor and they asked me if Id prefer W2 or 1099. I requested a W2, but they told me a 1099 could be more beneficial for me, but I dont know enough about it to agree. Im mostly worried about what would happen if I become unemployed again. Can you claim unemployment benefits if youre getting a 1099 instead of W2? What are other important differences between the two? Im having a hard time finding clear information about the two.Thanks in advance guys.  <response>: What theyre trying to do is illegal. You should be a W-2 employee. 