When you’re a small business, you may not have the resources (nor the need) for a full-time staff. You might choose to have one or two employees who work part-time, one or two who work full-time, or, ...

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals gave more guidance to employers on the “economic reality test” used to distinguish employees from independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA ...

The independent contractor test under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which determines whether an individual is classified as an employee or an independent contractor, has started to resemble a ...

The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed a new rule that would make it ...

The best type of worker to hire for your business — an employee or independent contractor — depends on several factors, such as cost, company culture, necessary skills and flexibility. However, ...

HVAC contractors may have an easier time determining when a worker is an employee or independent contractor as the Trump administration rescinds a final rule. The proposed rule would rescind the ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor is one of the most important questions in ...

There has been an ongoing battle between the IRS and private businesses for as long as I can remember, and my memory goes back to the 1970s in the accounting profession. IRS wants to classify ...

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 ...

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 ...