Are lawyers independent contractors or employees? If you hire a lawyer for a few hours of consulting, a flat fee assignment or a contingent fee case, you won’t think twice. Your lawyer is surely an ...

A new U.S. Department of Labor rule announced Jan. 9 adopts a multistep “economic factors” test for companies to follow to determine whether a worker should be classified as an independent contractor ...

View post: Amazon is selling a 2-in-1 laptop and tablet for $80 that's the ultimate tech gift Independent contractors, those mysterious workers who seem to have all the freedom in the world because ...

Independent contractors have full control over their work methods, unlike employees. They must pay both employer and employee portions of payroll taxes. Their flexibility allows working for multiple ...

It is common knowledge that host agencies have to correctly identify outside salespeople as independent contractors or employees. It is well-known that keeping tax authorities satisfied is vital, but ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert W. Wood is a tax lawyer focusing on taxes and litigation. With Uber, Lyft, and many other companies that provide many ...

An independent contractor/consultant is an individual or organization, not affiliated with the University, providing primarily professional services or technical advice under a written agreement 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 ...

There are many paths to entrepreneurship, and for some aspiring business owners, becoming an independent contractor is a natural first step. But what exactly is an independent contractor, and how do ...

The share of Americans working as independent contractors has declined since 2005, according to new data out Thursday from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The report, the first by the agency since ...

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 ...