A look at the DOL’s upcoming independent contractor proposal and the reaction to EEOC’s move to rescind anti-harassment guidance.

On Jan. 23, 2026, New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill issued an executive order (EO) impacting numerous proposed regulations and rules that either ...

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals gave more guidance to employers on the “economic reality test” used to distinguish ...

An independent contractor is someone who works for a business or company but is not an employee. The IRS uses three categories of evidence to determine if someone is an independent contractor or ...

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 ...

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 ...

There are many paths to entrepreneurship, and for some aspiring business owners, becoming an independent contractor is a natural first step. But what exactly is an independent contractor, and how do ...

The U.S. Department of Labor’s independent contractor final rule went into effect Monday, after businesses scrambled last week to have it enjoined or halted through a preliminary injunction. DOL ...

Whether a company is a start-up, in growth mode, or looking to hire out-of-state workers, it may face a dilemma about whether to bring on a new worker as an employee or independent contractor. That ...

Are you looking for more flexible work at home jobs? Working as an independent contractor allows you to set your own schedule ...

As you might have noticed, it seems that a great majority of work at home companies require signing up as an independent ...