3 federal tests: Are workers employees or independent contractors?

02/12/2009

Some employers unknowingly misclassify some of their employees as independent contractors. In doing so, they risk suffering severe consequences, including liability for misclassified employees’ back wages and overtime compensation as well as all applicable taxes. They may also have to pay...

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