How many of you in HR have recently interviewed individuals who operate their own small business but are looking for a second job to supplement their income until the economy picks up again? These are true independent contractors, who normally wouldn’t work for someone else, but hey, times are tough and they’re flexible. They have bills [...]
What do you do when you realize the legitimate IC you brought in a year and a half ago has evolved into a misclassified employee and your company is now at risk for: Civil lawsuits for overtime, health benefits, retirement, stock options and other fringe benefits. A costly tax audit by the IRS or EDD. [...]
One of the most common pitfalls businesses make when they engage independent contractors is The Permanent House Guest, or the IC who never leaves. It’s not uncommon to see an IC, originally engaged for three months to be helping to plan the year-end office party two years later. It’s the old story of the relative [...]
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