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What are the risks of misclassifying an employee as an independent contractor?

by Gordon Marzano | Sep 4, 2026

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What are the risks of misclassifying an employee as an independent contractor?

Misclassification can lead to unpaid payroll taxes, wage and overtime claims, employee benefit claims, and penalties and interest. If a misclassified worker fails to pay required income taxes, it can also trigger state or federal tax audits and additional liability for the company.

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