my mom is an independent contractor and she’s probably about to be laid off... can she ask for anything?

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From who? About what? Huh?

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Not in consulting

I assume you mean asking for severance or extra time or something from the company she is contracted with.
Unfortunately the answer is no - companies use independent contractors exactly for this reason. Paying for employee benefits is extremely expensive, so companies use contractors to be able to flex as necessary, rather than hiring and firing full time employees. This situation is the exact example of that flex

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Ok bummer. Good to know

She can file for PUA once she’s laid off

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OP, that’s unfortunate. It’s always a tricky conversation with independent contractors as the company is not legally bound to provide anything. Based on any good will that your mom has built and the company policy she could ask for a couple of items:
1. Considering reduced time (part time role)
2 Considering a furlough rather than straight lay off
3. Referral/Recommendation to any open positions at the

Again, the company is not bound to agree to any of these but doesn’t hurt to ask.

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She can apply for a PPP loan

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How can an independent contractor get laid off?

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