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worker classification
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The Korean Law Blog
Hiring a Korean Independent Contractor for Work in Korea
By Sean Hayes
We receive many requests for drafting Korean independent contractor agreements, and we sometimes decide with the client that it is better to have a Korean distribution or agency agreement with a…
Class Action Defense Blog
The Class Action Weekly Wire – Episode 129: North Carolina Federal Court Upholds Class And Collective Certification Rulings In Misclassification Suit
Duane Morris Takeaway: This week’s episode of the Class Action Weekly Wire features Duane Morris partners Jerry Maatman and Alex Karasik with their discussion of a North Carolina federal court decision adopting a…
Employee Rights Blog
Employees or Independent Contractor? What You Need to Know in 2025
Contract work is on the rise, from freelance designers and consultants to gig workers and project specialists. Companies love the flexibility while keeping costs down. Workers enjoy the freedom. But…
Rudner Law Blog
Driver Inc. Crackdown: The Government Is Coming for Misclassified Workers – Are You Ready?
By Nadia Zaman
If you thought the Driver Inc. controversy was just background noise in the trucking industry, think again. The government is stepping up enforcement in a big way, and businesses that…
Milikowsky Tax Law Blog
EDD Audits Are Expanding. Here’s What California Businesses Need to Know
California businesses are seeing a sharp rise in Employment Development Department (EDD) audits, and one of the most significant changes is the expansion of audit lookback periods. While a standard…
Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
12 Things We Look For To Prove A Truck Driver Is An Employee, Not A 1099
By Mike Helfand
The steps needed for injured truck drivers to receive workers compensation benefits in Illinois, even if they are called a 1099 independent contractor.
HR Law Talk
State Enforcement of Employee Misclassifications
I was quoted in a Law360 article addressing state attorneys general (AG) prioritizing the misclassification of employees as independent contractors. Despite several states leading enforcement efforts in this area, I…
Achkar Law Blog
Independent Contractor or Employee in BC?
Misclassifying a worker as an independent contractor when they are actually an employee is one of the most expensive mistakes a business can make in British Columbia and one of…
Achkar Law Blog
The Benefits of Hiring a Contractor vs. an Employee
Understanding the difference between hiring a contractor and an employee is essential for businesses in Ontario. Each option has distinct legal, financial, and operational implications. This article outlines the benefits…
Achkar Law Blog
Federal Budget 2025: Key Changes Impacting Employers
The federal government’s 2025 Budget introduces major reforms aimed at strengthening worker protections and increasing employer accountability. Two measures in particular will affect employers in Ontario and British Columbia: a…