The Department of Labor sent a proposed rule on independent contractor classifications to the White House, taking the first ...

Independent contractors are professionals hired by individuals (or companies) to perform a service. Each one has different classifications under the IRS, which also means different tax obligations.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Are people who work with your business “independent contractors” or “employees?” The answer can be like the Florida weather: if you don’t like it, wait five minutes — or its business equivalent.

As a former claims handler and fraud investigator, Jason Metz has worked on a multitude of complex and multifaceted claims. The insurance industry can be seemingly opaque, and Jason enjoys breaking ...

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 ...