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

Since 2018, progressive politicians, in the name of protecting workers, have waged war on ridesharing and the so-called “gig economy.” The problem with the left’s anti-gig campaign is that it is ...

As courts continue to be critical of noncompete agreements, employers must remain informed and proactive to make sure their agreements can withstand judicial scrutiny. Around this time last year, we ...

The administration may decide to return to the “economic reality” standard it articulated in a final rule released at the ...

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 ...

If the work environment, including plant, warehouse, site or equipment, was unsafe and that caused the injury, liability can ...

Controversial new rules proposed by the New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development pertaining to independent contractor classification has drawn strong pushback from the state’s business ...

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 ...

The Biden Administration announced a proposal last month that, if passed, will create stricter parameters for companies hiring independent contractors. The Biden Administration announced a proposal ...

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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 ...

An employer is required to withhold income, Social Security and Medicare tax from their employee’s pay. They also pay half of the employee’s Social Security and Medicare taxes. At the end of the year, ...