A new U.S. Department of Labor rule announced Jan. 9 adopts a multistep “economic factors” test for companies to follow to determine whether a worker should be classified as an independent contractor ...

It is common knowledge that host agencies have to correctly identify outside salespeople as independent contractors or employees. It is well-known that keeping tax authorities satisfied is vital, but ...

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 ...

A new rule from the Department of Labor outlines distinctions between employees and independent contractors. Companies will potentially have a harder time classifying millions of workers as ...

An independent contractor/consultant is an individual or organization, not affiliated with the University, providing primarily professional services or technical advice under a written agreement or ...

In the rapidly shifting terrain of Information Technology (IT), businesses are increasingly harnessing the power of independent contractors to boost their capabilities, drive innovation, and achieve ...

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 ...

It is important to be productive and earn money in our society; any successful person knows that and, in addition, should understand their obligation to obey the law. This is the story of a gifted ...

When employment discrimination laws were passed in the 1960s, workers typically were considered employees. Today, there are at least 10 million independent contractors in America who do not have the ...

The Labor Department is revoking a Trump administration rule that would have made it easier to classify workers as independent contractors, reshaping the parameters of the exploding gig economy.

Government agencies prefer employees instead of independent contractors. It is easier and far more reliable to collect payroll taxes and income tax withholdings from employers than from independent ...