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Independent Contractors Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) 1099s

Independent contractors are individuals or entities that perform work for other individuals or entities, but are not employees of those individuals or entities. Whether a worker is an employee or an independent... more +
Independent contractors are individuals or entities that perform work for other individuals or entities, but are not employees of those individuals or entities. Whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor is not always an easy determination. However, due to differences in tax and liability treatment, misclassifying an employee as an independent contractor can have serious consequences. Autonomy is the defining feature of independent contractor arrangements. Independent contractors control the manner and method of how work is performed while payers control the desired result. Control over schedule and number of hours worked, ownership of equipment or tools, permanency of relationship, and acceptance of jobs from multiple entities are all possible factors in determining whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor.   less -
Troutman Pepper

“Misclassification Mythbusters”: The Labor Department’s Latest Effort to Crack Down on Independent Contractor Misclassification

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The U.S. Department of Labor has just released a dozen Q&A’s on the issue of IC misclassification in an online publication it calls “Misclassification Mythbusters.” The 12 IC misclassification “myths” that it seeks to debunk...more

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

U.S. Department of Labor Issues New Guidance on Misclassification of Employees as Independent Contractors

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued guidance on July 15 aimed at curbing the misclassification of employees as independent contractors. The guidance provides several examples of workers in the construction industry. ...more

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC

DOL Reminds Businesses: Make Sure Your Contractors And Employees Are Properly Classified!

The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division recently released new guidance for businesses in an attempt to provide clarity and notice to organizations that may have individuals performing services for them who are...more

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