Engaging independent contractors has many benefits for companies, but misclassifying these employees can pose significant financial risk. Companies and their counsel should stay up to date on the ...

Sole proprietors and independent contractors are both self-employed, but they may earn money differently. Operating as a sole proprietor or independent contractor can be a low-risk starting point.

On January 10, the U.S. Department of Labor (U.S. DOL) published its new final rule regarding the classification of independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The U.S. DOL ...

January 30, 2023 - Few issues are likely to evoke more divergent views from employment lawyers than the role and classification of independent contractors in the U.S. workplace. This is for a host ...

Congress should consider statutory approaches to ease independent contractors’ access to employment benefits, Sen. Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, ...

Independent contractors work for themselves; the companies they work with don’t technically employ them. Independent contractors submit invoices for their work and are subject to self-employment tax.