When you’re a small business, you may not have the resources (nor the need) for a full-time staff. You might choose to have one or two employees who work part-time, one or two who work full-time, 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Employers must understand how to correctly classify independent contractors vs. employees for federal tax purposes.

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 ...

It’s expensive and risky to choose the wrong classification. In the fast-paced world of event staffing, flexibility is king. But when it hiring your staff, playing it fast and loose can land you in ...

Are people who work with your business “independent contractors” or “employees?” The answer can be like the Florida weather: if you don’t like it, wait five minutes — or its business equivalent.

There has been an ongoing battle between the IRS and private businesses for as long as I can remember, and my memory goes back to the 1970s in the accounting profession. IRS wants to classify ...