The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals gave more guidance to employers on the “economic reality test” used to distinguish ...

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 ...

Working as a contractor, or hiring contractors, provides the flexibility that many workers and companies desire. In some scenarios, the independent contractor status works well. However, employers can ...

Knowing the difference between 1099 vs. W-2 employees is key for filing your taxes. Learn the key points about tax ...

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It's a vexing question for practice owners: How do you classify a potential new dentist who is joining your practice? Is the dentist an independent contractor or an employee? The misclassification of ...

The U.S. Department of Labor on Wednesday published a final rule designed to help employers and workers better understand when a worker qualifies as an employee and when they may be considered an ...

Employers must check its employees, contractors and vendors to see if an individual or organization is excluded from participating in federal and/or state programs. While there are a variety of ...

While there are plenty of opinions among those in trucking as to what makes an owner-operator truly an "independent contractor," it's easy to forget that new United States Department of Labor guidance ...

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A 1099 tax form is a statement that details an amount of money that you were paid. Learn about this important tax document ...

The Alaska Supreme Court, reversing a trial court's decision, said a judge, not a jury, must determine whether a construction worker killed in a work-related accident was an employee or independent ...