From the Indiana Lawyer, Amy Adolay discusses some of the consequences of misclassifying workers as independent contractors. Amy writes: Improper classification of an employee as an independent contractor can lead to issues under a host of federal and state laws. For example, companies can expose themselves to minimum wage and overtime claims, wage payment…
Reuters reports that Indiana has amended its laws to prevent franchisors from being considered employees. Franchisees are independent contractors absent a written agreement. Reuters reports: Indiana has become the latest state to amend its labor laws to prevent franchisors from being considered joint employers in the wake of a landmark National Labor Relations Board…
From Hankins Law — “Characteristics of an Independent Contractor An independent contractor will perform tasks for your business much the same way that a plumber or handy man performs tasks for at your home. You will identify the task that the independent contractor needs to perform, and the independent contractor will proceed to complete the…
From the Daily Journal — “What those numbers mean for the self-employed is uncertain, but fewer people working for themselves isn’t a good statistic, Cutter said. “What it means is the economy isn’t living up to its potential,” Cutter said. “A decline in entrepreneurs means lost opportunities. It limits the chances for another Sweetwater Sound or…