<prompt> Human: First time posting so I hope Im doing this correctly. I was hired at an advertising company small business as a consultant with no prior experience or training. I was told on the first day that I was now a 1099 employee no choice for the company, working as an independent contractor all new to me. It became obvious that I was not working as an IC, but rather an employee who was labeled as an IC. Fast forward a few weeks, heres where I made my mistake- bringing to attention that I was in fact operating as an employee, not an IC. At first, both owner and his wife stated that it would be no issue to switch me over to W2 yeah right and they would call the accountant and get things switched over. The owner told me directly that he knew I would be considered a W2 employee under IRS guidelines, he was providing training to me for the job he hired me for, assigning work, hours, etc. He tried to guilt trip me into believing that he had my best interest at heart and that he was teaching me a skill that I could later develop new contactsnew work for my new 1099 business that I never wanted to start Im also a full time student. Monday morning rolls around, I receive quite a few texts from the owner asking me to answer questions pertaining to the W2. I responded that I would prefer to look over the documents before answering the questions. He told me that was completely understandable and told me to come in Wednesday. By Tuesday night, I was told that he could not meet Wednesday anymore, but he would be in touch. Wednesday night I receive a text thanking me for all my consulting work and they would reach out to me in the future if they need me. Next day, I get a certified letter in the mail containing my last check and letter with the same message as above.Doing some research on this sub and the IRS site, I have now completed a SS-8 form to mail off tomorrow. Do I have any other options regarding the matter? Thanks in advance for reading and all the help!Assistant: Do I have any other options regarding the matter?What are you trying to accomplish? Human: Definitely agree. Are you asking if it was legal for him to let you go? Are you missing money owed? From what you describe, it sounds like it may just be better to walk away and either A keep the relationship civil if youd like to use them as a reference or B take the experience and warn others.Assistant: Well, that was why I was asking what my options were. Im not sure what Im trying to accomplish per se, just think the way they handle their business is shady at best and dont think others should have to deal with it. Im not in any position to sue and wasnt even considering that route- I was more interested to learn if I should contact Department of Labor and let them handle it.  <response>: I think to also cover your butt, you should send a text to your boss and tell him, This is not what we discussed. You said I would be filed as a W2 employee. Isnt that why you kept calling me for the information? I have the call logs if you need to be reminded about dates and times.Just so theres proof that what hes saying isnt something you agreed to. 