A look at the DOL’s upcoming independent contractor proposal and the reaction to EEOC’s move to rescind anti-harassment guidance.

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

In assessing whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor, the Eleventh Circuit recently re-confirmed that it “does not care about the label put on the relationship by the parties.” ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

What the federal government considers an independent contractor vs. an employee is once again changing based on the change in administration. The U.S. Department of Labor is reviewing a 2024 ...

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 ...

Andrew M. Gordon, left, and Lauren Swanson, right, of Hinshaw & Culbertson. Courtesy photos Florida employers should familiarize themselves with the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) recently published ...

Calling someone an independent contractor is not enough to make them one in a legal sense. If the government determines a worker was misclassified, the business may face: Historically, a more flexible ...

Those independent contractors you hired for your small business last year — they really were independent contractors, right? Or were they employees? Many owners may not worry about the distinction, ...