Employee or Independent Contractor: The Risk of Misclassification of Employees
A growing number of workers are trading in the corporate hierarchy for the freedom to be their own boss. These independent contractors can be found in nearly every profession, from lawyers and business consultants to writers and yoga instructors. They set their own schedule and they enjoy a wide variety of work experiences, but they also pay their own taxes and secure their own health insurance. A problem arises, however, when employers misclassify workers who are employees under the law as independent contractors. Depending on the specific terms of the working arrangement with an independent contractor, such as hours worked, reporting structure, payment schedule, et cetera, you may be in violation of some very serious worker classification laws. In this interactive, online course, we will define the term independent contractor. We will describe tests used to classify workers as independent contractors, such as behavior controls, financial controls, and the actual working relationship, and we will discuss examples of independent contractors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What operational challenges does this course address?
This course addresses employment-law compliance, hiring, and personnel-management challenges supervisors face day to day related to Employee or Independent Contractor: The Risk of Misclassification of Employees. A growing number of workers are trading in the corporate hierarchy for the freedom to be their own boss. These independent contractors can be found in nearly every profession, from lawyers and business consultants to writers and yoga instructors.
What real-world situations or incidents is this training designed to prepare personnel for?
The training is designed to prepare personnel for situations such as hiring decisions, leave requests, suspected policy violations, and disciplinary actions that require sound, documented supervisor judgment associated with Employee or Independent Contractor: The Risk of Misclassification of Employees. A growing number of workers are trading in the corporate hierarchy for the freedom to be their own boss. These independent contractors can be found in nearly every profession, from lawyers and business consultants to writers and yoga instructors.
What safety or compliance concerns does this course help organizations address?
This course helps organizations address employment-law compliance obligations (including FMLA, I-9, ADA, and HIPAA) and consistent, legally defensible supervisor decision-making tied to Employee or Independent Contractor: The Risk of Misclassification of Employees. It supports stronger awareness, more consistent practices, and better day-to-day decision-making in supervisor decision-making.
Which personnel or departments would benefit most from this training?
This training is most relevant for supervisors and managers responsible for hiring, performance management, and employment-law compliance, along with organizations seeking to strengthen knowledge, consistency, and role-specific readiness connected to Employee or Independent Contractor: The Risk of Misclassification of Employees.
How can this course support department readiness, consistency, or professional development?
This course can support department readiness and professional development by reinforcing consistent, legally sound supervisory practices and reducing organizational employment-law risk related to Employee or Independent Contractor: The Risk of Misclassification of Employees.
How does this course fit into a broader training program?
This course fits well within a broader training program focused on supervisor and manager development and employment-law compliance training. It can be used to support onboarding, refresher training, continuing education, and more consistent performance across departments and teams.
