Last month, two key legal developments in the area of independent contractor misclassification and compliance highlighted the risks posed to customer service companies that use an independent ...

On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor published a final rule (the Rule) replacing the current test for determining whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor under the Fair ...

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A California appeals court has affirmed Privette shield for insurer-ordered inspections, limiting homeowner exposure for ...

The applicability of commercial general liability insurance to independent contractors largely depends on how the contractor is classified within the policy and the nature of the work being performed.

Credit: Getty Images. It is quite common for hospitals to hire physicians, particularly emergency department physicians, as independent contractors, rather than employees, in order to reduce the ...

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Independent contractors have more tax leg work to do than salaried workers who receive pay from just one source. It is paramount you keep accurate records of your pay and expenses so you don’t run ...