Wage and Hour Division (“WHD”) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“2026 Proposed Rule”) that would again revise the standard used to determine whether a worker is properly classified as an ...

Learn the pros and cons of hiring contractors vs. employees to determine which type of worker is the best for your business.

Working as a contractor, or hiring contractors, provides the flexibility that many workers and companies desire. In some scenarios, the independent contractor status works well. However, employers can ...

ERGO NEXT reports on becoming a general contractor, starting from entry-level roles, gaining hands-on experience, and ...

Sole proprietors and independent contractors are both self-employed, but they may earn money differently. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

The Department of Labor has announced it is reviewing the Biden administration’s 2024 worker classification guidance, which directs employers on how to determine whether a worker is an employee or ...

In the rapidly shifting terrain of Information Technology (IT), businesses are increasingly harnessing the power of independent contractors to boost their capabilities, drive innovation, and achieve ...

Christiana Jolaoso-Oloyede writes for media publications, B2B brands and nonprofits. Using her research, analytical and writing skills from her training as a lawyer, she focuses on garnering accurate ...

At some point, you may need to hire an individual as an independent contractor to provide services to advance the strategic goals and programming of your department. Since these will be individuals ...

The trucking industry has strong opinions about regulators’ independent contractor classification rules. But how important are these rules? The classification concerns a regulation that has little ...