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 ...

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 ...

A group of Michigan phlebotomists are a mobile blood collection company’s employees, not independent contractors, so federal ...

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 ...

The DOL’s new rule on independent contractors could lead to more workers being eligible for retirement plans, depending on plan language and type. The Department of Labor’s final rule on employee ...

There are two main types of workers when it comes to income taxes — 1099 contractors and W-2 employees. While W-2 employees are considered direct employees of a business, 1099 employees typically ...

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 ...

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 ...

Discover the role and tax requirements of household employees, such as nannies and housekeepers, and learn how they differ from independent contractors.

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 ...