Insurance agencies across the country hire some or all producers as independent contractors instead of as employees. The mixed use of employees and independent contractors in insurance is common in ...

This is a guideline to Independent Contractor determination. Most agencies and courts typically look to the totality of the circumstances and balance the factors to determine whether a worker is an ...

Independent contractors, those mysterious workers who seem to have all the freedom in the world because they “work for themselves.” Speaking from experience, it’s not that glamorous. However, there ...

Engaging independent contractors has many benefits for companies, but misclassifying these employees can pose significant financial risk. Companies and their counsel should stay up to date on the ...

Government agencies prefer employees instead of independent contractors. It is easier and far more reliable to collect payroll taxes and income tax withholdings from employers than from independent ...

It is critical to correctly determine whether individuals providing services are employees or independent contractors. Generally, we withhold income taxes on wages paid to employees and do not ...