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Independent Contractors

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    Employment Law Guide

    Independent Contractors: District of Columbia

    The District of Columbia generally applies a four-factor common law test to determine whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor. This guide provides an in-depth review of District of Columbia employment law requirements with respect to independent contractors.

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    FAQs

    Does an employer have to report independent contractors as new hires?

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    How To

    How to Handle Employee Inventions, Patents and Copyrights

    This How To assists an employer in properly controlling the ownership of employee inventions, patents and copyrights.

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    Letters and Forms

    IRS Form 1099-MISC, Miscellaneous Information

    As mandated by the IRS, payers must report certain payments made in the course of trade or business on Form 1099-MISC, Miscellaneous Information, with the IRS.

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    Employment Law Guide

    Recruiting: Minnesota

    This guide provides HR professionals with an overview of Minnesota laws addressing employer recruiting practices. It covers recruiting methods and sources, advertising dos and don'ts, laws regarding job applications, considerations for recruiting minors, avoiding discrimination risk and more.

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    FAQs

    May an employee be paid via a standard 1099?

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    FAQs

    Are independent contractors covered by workers' compensation?

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    Employment Law Guide

    Independent Contractors: Ohio

    Ohio considers different factors to determine whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor under its workers compensation law, unemployment insurance law, and more. This guide provides an in-depth review of Ohio employment law requirements with respect to independent contractors.

  • Type:
    Employment Law Guide

    Recruiting: Texas

    This guide provides HR professionals with an overview of Texas laws addressing employer recruiting practices. It covers recruiting methods and sources, advertising dos and don'ts, laws regarding job applications, considerations for recruiting minors, avoiding discrimination risk and more.

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    Employment Law Guide

    Independent Contractors: Maine

    Maine considers different factors to determine whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor under its workers compensation law, unemployment insurance law, and more. This guide provides an in-depth review of Maine employment law requirements with respect to independent contractors.

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HR guidance on legally classifying and managing independent contractors under federal tax and employment laws.