Employment Law Guide

Independent Contractors

This section helps HR professionals determine whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor under federal laws, manage independent contractors, and limit liability when reclassifying independent contractors as employees.

Federal Law and Guidance

This guide helps HR professionals understand tests for determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor under common law, the federal tax code and various other federal laws. It also provides practical guidance about hiring and managing independent contractors and about reclassifying independent contractors as employees.

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