1099s in Your Business
When Barbara Business Owner was looking to expand her team to support her growing business, she started to delve into the world of workforce options beyond the traditional full-time and part-time employees. There are independent contractors, contingent workers, and remote
Employees in Your Business
Barbara Business Owner considers herself lucky to have very supportive friends who are also business owners. Recently, she decided to hire new talent to support her growing business, and her fellow business owners helped her realize the basic differences between a
1099 or Employee – What Every Employer Should Know
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3 Benefits of Hiring Independent Contractors
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EEOC Equal Pay Day March 12th, 2024
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5 Employee Compliance Regulations that Vary by State
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Unpaid School Leave Laws: Insights and Strategies for Employers
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Semi-Annual Update – Minimum Wage Rates – January 2024
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Semi-Annual Update – Paid Sick Leave Ordinances – January 2024
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Semi-Annual Update – Sexual Harassment Training Requirements – January 2024
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Direct Hire vs. Staffing Agency: How EOR Offers a Balanced Solution
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2023 is Coming to a Close: Are You Compliant? [The Essential Checklist]
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7 Ways to Save Money on HR Expenses through Employer of Record (EOR) Services
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3 Employee Documentation Requirements for HR Compliance
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Grievance Reporting Mechanisms in the Workplace
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Three Critical Considerations When Changing or Expanding Business Locations
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The Flexible Future of Work: Understanding Contingent Workforce
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Decoding Mandatory Paid Sick Leave
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The Unintended Consequences of Switching W-2 Employees to 1099 Workers
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Navigating the Maze of Worker Compliance: A Tale of Two Agencies
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Paid Sick Leave – To Pay Or Not To Pay
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Lessons from Wingstop: A Focus on Worker Rights
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When Should You Use an Employer of Record?
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Semi-Annual Update – Paid Sick Leave Ordinances – January 2023
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Semi-Annual Update – Sexual Harassment Training Requirements – January 2023
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Mistakes to Avoid When Working with Independent Contractors
Sometimes, employers purposely treat their employees as independent contractors to avoid paying for employee benefits and taxes. Other times, some companies make genuine mistakes when interpreting confusing and lengthy guidelines. For these reasons, the Department of Labor (DOL) and the
Consequences of Misclassifying Employees as Independent Contractors
It’s perfectly acceptable for companies to rely on independent contractors to supplement their staff and get the work done. However, what’s not acceptable is the misclassification of employees as independent contractors to cut costs. Unfortunately, up to 30% of employers
Documents You Need to Hire an Independent Contractor
Many industry experts claim that independent contractors will soon make up most of the American workforce within the next decade. Consequently, this shift compels company owners to rethink their business model if their existing employee skillsets aren’t enough to tackle
Key Aspects Where Gig Workers Suffer Potential Harm
Almost everyone knows that more and more industries have been tapping into gig workers since the economic recovery in 2021. With the gig economy exploding, things are changing quickly for both employers and workers. Moreover, as millions of workers look
Most Asked Questions About Employer of Record Services
As the rising number of remote workers leads to more online collaboration, the workforce has significantly evolved, and the hiring process is changing. For this reason, company owners hire employer of record services to free up more time for managing
Why Authorities Care About Employee Misclassification
While working with independent contractors is an excellent business practice, employers should know that the IRS and Department of Labor (DOL) will check if these contingent workers meet specific criteria that distinguish them from employees. If you’re paying independent contractors