carrying surgical items; it seems your employer (in the post) also provides similar items. This could be in direct conflict with your non-compete, if it is written to include time during your current employment.

unless your contract specifies your territory and he is acting against the contract, nothing wrong there.

you changing the terms of the contract; unless he signed in acceptance, not worth anything. His actions show acceptance of a contract (as long as he is acting according to contract) and your continued acceptance of pay that is in keeping of the contract they presented to you would show your acceptance to an extent as well.

60/40 v. 50/50; what does the contract tell you about this?

paying this other person; not your cost unless your contract allows it. He cannot arbitrairily deduct from your pay. He is legally required to pay yout he total amount per your contract.

promoted to a VP of some sort? definately throws a wrench in to the IC status.

IRS form SS-8 will get you an answer.

You may want to try to contact the admin to alter your screen name.

Unless you have a definate term contract, I don;t see any reason the guy cannot end your contract at any time he wants.