Independent Contractor or Employee? Better Get it Straight!

Every person you pay for some service is either your employee or a contractor.  And guess what?  The factors that determine the nature of the relationship are not as clear as most people think.  And worse, the factors change from time to time depending on your jurisdiction.  For example, the federal government's analysis has recently changed under the Biden administration.  This could be critical because you could be responsible safety and injuries if that independent contractor turns out to be an employee.  Abbie and Doug have seen many people surprised to find out that their independent contractor is actually an employee who has filed a workers' comp claim.  So, tune in to this exciting, new, and improved Health & Safety Law Report to learn about this and other fascinating topics.