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Misclassification & Compliance
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Minimize the risk of worker misclassification by understanding these three important components of independent contractor compliance.
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Learn the steps to take if your company is audited and 15 best practices to implement to avoid an audit.
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Independent contractors fall into a different legal category than traditional employees. When your company engages independent contractors for projects that require high specialization in an area of expertise, compliance becomes an important part of the equation. Enterprise readiness for independent contractor compliance is important to build a reliable, agile contingent workforce. Â What is Independent…
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Remain both legally compliant and competitive among peers by understanding how to properly work with independent contractors.
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As the independent workforce continues to grow, so do the issues of worker compliance and misclassification. It is important for enterprises to remain informed about the latest laws, regulations, and developments surrounding these topics. Each month, we’ll bring you the latest news stories from around the web. 1. Federal Trade Commission Announces It Will Protect…
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Hiring independent contractors can be risky if you don’t have a plan in place to properly manage compliance and business requirements. More companies are looking to hire independent contractors because they are a valuable source of talent for businesses. The growth of the independent workforce has also made it easier for businesses to compliantly engage…
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Compliance programs minimize an organization’s exposure to misclassification liability when engaging independent contractors. Learn three key benefits a compliance program can offer your organization.
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Why a Risk Assessment is Important Discussion of independent contractor misclassification seems to be everywhere nowadays. And while most now acknowledge that threat of reclassification is real and growing, most businesses don’t know how to quantify this risk. This isn’t surprising. IC reclassification penalties are highly variable and may rise and fall at the discretion of…
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As the 64.6 million-strong independent workforce continues to grow, so does the issue of employee misclassification. The IRS estimates that millions of workers have been misclassified, and according to state-level studies, 10-30% of employers misclassify their employees as independent contractors. While some misclassification is unintentional due to lack of understanding about laws regarding worker classification, sometimes it is done…
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By engaging independent contractors, organizations can realize many benefits—from significant financial savings and staffing flexibility, to access to specialized skills and expertise. Independent talent can be a great way to test out new services, lay the foundation for a new business unit, or implement a new technology system. But in order to avoid risk, ensure…
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