by Gordon Marzano | Jun 16, 2025 | Employee Handbook, Employment Law, Independent Contractors
With overlapping federal and state employment regulations, and instances where the two diverge entirely, understanding how these laws interrelate, or don’t, is crucial for protecting your business, your employees, and your bottom line. Federal and state employment...
by Gordon Marzano | Sep 23, 2024 | Employment Law, Independent Contractors
In recent years, the United States has witnessed a troubling rise in the misclassification of employees, which has significant implications for workers’ rights and corporate compliance. Employee misclassification occurs when employers incorrectly label employees...
by Gordon Marzano | Apr 17, 2024 | Employment Law, Independent Contractors
Wage and hour law compliance is a critical aspect of running a business. Unfortunately, many companies find themselves inadvertently violating these laws, often due to a lack of resources, understanding, or oversight. The implications of such violations can be severe,...
by Gordon Marzano | Jan 15, 2024 | Independent Contractors
Businesses will soon find it harder to classify workers as independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), thanks to key changes made by the U.S. Department of Labor last week, which take effect on March 11, 2024. This new Independent Contractor...
by Gordon Marzano | Jun 19, 2023 | Independent Contractors
As a refresher when determining whether or not you have properly classified someone as an independent contractor, keep these things in mind: The extent of control the employer may exercise over the details of the work Whether the worker is engaged in a distinct...
by Gordon Marzano | Apr 28, 2023 | Independent Contractors
The IRS continues its crackdown on the misclassification of W-2 Employees as 1099 Independent Contractors. Many businesses either feel they are confident in how they have classified workers or are thinking it is unlikely they will be audited, especially if they are a...
