When you’re a small business, you may not have the resources (nor the need) for a full-time staff. You might choose to have one or two employees who work part-time, one or two who work full-time, or, ...

Before your business hires workers, you have a big decision to make: Will they be classified as employees or independent contractors? Here are some factors to consider from a business perspective and ...

A new U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) rule offers guidance for employers related to determining whether to classify a worker as an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act ...

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 ...

It’s expensive and risky to choose the wrong classification. In the fast-paced world of event staffing, flexibility is king. But when it hiring your staff, playing it fast and loose can land you in ...

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.

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 ...

In the fast-paced world of event staffing, flexibility is king. But when it hiring your staff, playing it fast and loose can land you in serious legal hot water. Cheaper isn’t always less expensive.

Question: I am in the middle of a California payroll tax audit by the Employment Development Department for paying some of my workers as independent contractors. By doing so, I know I saved some money ...