It is important to be productive and earn money in our society; any successful person knows that and, in addition, should understand their obligation to obey the law. This is the story of a gifted ...

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 ...

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 ...

A new U.S. Department of Labor rule announced Jan. 9 adopts a multistep “economic factors” test for companies to follow to determine whether a worker should be classified as an independent contractor ...

In the fast-paced world of event staffing, flexibility is king. But when it hiring your staff, playing it fast and loose can land you in serious legal hot water. Cheaper isn’t always less expensive.

That’s the question that will be asked by the Internal Revenue Service regarding whether that person performing a service for your company is an employee or an independent contractor. From a business ...

The United States Department of Labor kicked off the new year with a newly published Final Rule clarifying the test to determine if a person working for an organization is an employee or if the person ...

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Question: I am in the middle of a California payroll tax audit by the Employment Development Department for paying some of my workers as independent contractors. By doing so, I know I saved some money ...