Independent Contractor Issues For Employers

A hot button issue in employment for the past few years has been the classification of individuals as employees versus independent contractors. The misclassification of workers can lead to significant liability for employers. Whether a worker qualifies as an “employee” or an “independent contractor” is a fact-specific question, and depends on the independent contractor test being applied, which will vary based on the particular law at issue. This is because different laws at both the federal and state level use different tests. The federal Department of Labor recently revised its Independent Contractor Rule which has only heightened the confusion in this area. Attorney Doug Witte, with the law firm of Boardman Clark, will discuss this new rule and how it fits with other tests under various laws and highlight some of the issues employers need to be aware as they navigate this tricky area.

This webinar is free to ABC members only.