CHICAGO — Illinois contractors who intentionally misclassify their workers as independent contractors could face $2,500 fines and a ban on state construction jobs under a new law that goes into effect ...

Small business owners may classify their employees in a certain manner for a number of reasons. For example, employing independent contractors often frees up some capital in the form of benefits and ...

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Employers are required to pay employment taxes to the IRS. Generally, these payments consist of two portions: the employee’s portion of FICA and income taxes and the employer’s portion of FICA and ...

The misclassification of workers—a practice where employees are erroneously labeled as contractors—can lead to grave consequences for both companies and workers alike. In 2015, FedEx settled a lawsuit ...

In recent years, employment status has been an evolving topic globally as various jurisdictions grapple with how to properly categorise increasingly flexible forms of working. A regulatory change in ...

Properly classifying employees is important in order to avoid litigation, said Sona Ramirez, a board-certified employment lawyer at Clark Hill Strasburger, speaking at a recent NationaLease meeting.

California rideshare drivers are employees, not contractors, according to a panel of 11 judges on the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Their jurists overturned a previous appeal in which the courts ...

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. Many individuals work in non-traditional employment ...

The worker sought reimbursement of lost wages for the period after dismissal. Despite extensive efforts, he was unable to ...

The employee's job responsibilities and the employer's control over the employee largely dictate the proper classification under the FLSA. (Photo: Shutterstock) When hiring, many employers do not give ...

The difference between an employee and an independent contractor is more than just paperwork. It affects your access to health benefits, paid leave, job protections, and taxes. If you’re working ...