Engaging independent contractors has many benefits for companies, but misclassifying these employees can pose significant financial risk. Companies and their counsel should stay up to date on the ...

Question: I have an employee that wants to convert to being paid as an independent contractor. I understand I can save money on payroll taxes and employee benefits if I agree to the change. Even ...

Before your business hires workers, you have a big decision to make: Will they be classified as employees or independent contractors? Here are some factors to consider from a business perspective and ...

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Independent contractors have more tax leg work to do than salaried workers who receive pay from just one source. It is paramount you keep accurate records of your pay and expenses so you don’t run ...

For heavy-duty trucking companies that use owner-operator drivers, it can be tough to stay ahead of the latest nuances in determining whether they are considered employees or independent contractors.

When choosing between being an employee or an independent contractor, long-term stability is a major factor to consider. Both work arrangements come with their benefits and risks, but the level of ...

One major struggle that most contractors face is an ongoing challenge of deciding how to categorize the workers they hire. Should they be deemed employees or contractors? Unfortunately, the answer to ...

There are many paths to entrepreneurship, and for some aspiring business owners, becoming an independent contractor is a natural first step. But what exactly is an independent contractor, and how do ...

The trucking industry has strong opinions about regulators’ independent contractor classification rules. But how important are these rules? The classification concerns a regulation that has little ...