Learn the pros and cons of hiring contractors vs. employees to determine which type of worker is the best for your business.

On February 26, 2026,  the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released a proposed rule to rescind and replace the 2024 worker‑classification ...

Wage and Hour Division (“WHD”) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“2026 Proposed Rule”) that would again revise the standard used to determine whether a worker is properly classified as an ...

Before your business hires workers, you have a big decision to make: Will they be classified as employees or independent contractors? Here are some factors to consider from a business perspective and ...

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 ...

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 ...

Editor's Note: On May 1, 2025, The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) issued Field Assistance Bulletin 2025-1, announcing that it will no longer be using the 2024 Biden-era ...

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. Many individuals work in non-traditional employment ...

Independent contractors fulfill varying roles, and there’s a lot of grey area when it comes to differentiating between contractors and employees. Delineating the difference between the two ...

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I am currently working as an actress for a movie company. I have been with this company for a couple of years now, and have played several lead and supporting roles. Although my talent fee is generous ...

Question: I am in the middle of a California payroll tax audit by the Employment Development Department for paying some of my workers as independent contractors. By doing so, I know I saved some money ...