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The number of people working as independent professionals in the United States is steadily rising. As this workforce continues to grow, so do the number of companies tapping into this talent source.
Misclassification & Compliance | 3 MIN READ
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. Class Action Lawsuits Alleging Misclassification of Independent…
Misclassification & Compliance | 4 MIN READ
Follow these best practices for managing your independent contractor workforce to avoid costly reclassification issues.
Misclassification & Compliance | 3 MIN READ
What is an Independent Contractor vs. Employee? These definitions will help you understand how each type of worker is defined: Employee A full-time employee works for a single employer and that employer has a say over the work they do and how that work gets done. An employer can control the hours, location, and type…
Misclassification & Compliance | 4 MIN READ
Worker misclassification will always be an inherent risk when engaging independent contractors. Businesses today must decide how to handle differing worker classification laws from federal, state, and local government agencies. Because laws and regulations that dictate worker classification and use of independent contractors are ambiguous and frequently change, legal compliance is challenging. That said, companies…
Misclassification & Compliance | 5 MIN READ
Independent contractor misclassification can be an expensive mistake—here’s what you need to know to avoid it.
Misclassification & Compliance | 6 MIN READ
The methods that federal and state agencies use to determine whether a worker is an independent contractor vs an employee are quite complex. In the 2013 case of Schwann et. al. v. FedEx, under Massachusetts law, FedEx had virtually no chance of proving that the drivers were not employees. How does the federal government determine…
Misclassification & Compliance | 4 MIN READ
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. United States Supreme Court says Arbitration Agreements…
Misclassification & Compliance | 4 MIN READ
Creating a successful program to manage contingent workers has many benefits but also three distinct challenges. While more experienced workers become independent, companies are increasingly recognizing the many benefits independent talent provide and are incorporating this talent into their workforce strategy. This external workforce is important to many organizations because it allows them to operate…
Misclassification & Compliance | 5 MIN READ
Updating policies and practices to compliantly engage independent contractors is a major shift many large organizations are going through. Worker misclassification is a serious issue—if a company classifies a worker as an independent contractor when they should really be classified as an employee in the eyes of the law, they are liable for fines, penalties,…
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