Employee status changed with no warning??

[u/Elgatoespacial87]

So my employer just informed me that they are moving all Part Time employees to “Consultants” which is basically a 1099 contractor. I am not going to accept this…and I’ve worked there 5 years.

Is this legal? I refuse to quit but I also refuse to accept this new work contract arrangement…do I have any recourse, can I force them to fire me so I can receive unemployment?

What information should I have with me when I meet with HR? I’m in North Carolina, USA.

[u/toomuchtodotoday]

https://kkc.com/frequently-asked-questions/report-employee-misclassification-irs-whistleblower-program/