Tag Archives: independent contractors

How to Properly Classify Workers as Independent Contractors or Employees

Posted on October 25, 2018

It can be easy to misclassify a worker, especially when it comes to small businesses. There are a few different classifications that employees can fall under, such as employee or independent contractor, salaried or hourly and overtime exempt or non-exempt. … Continue reading →

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Illinois Appeals Court Rules Movers Are Not Independent Contractors

Posted on July 25, 2016

When your business requires extra hands, you have two choices. You can hire employees or you can enter into contractual agreements with independent contractors. As you probably are aware, there are advantages and disadvantages to each, and it is important … Continue reading →

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Uber Plaintiff Claims He Accepted Settlement Under Duress

Posted on May 18, 2016

The Uber driver that initiated a lawsuit against the ride-sharing company almost three years ago has come out against the $100 million class-action settlement to which he had previously agreed. The man now believes that the deal was misrepresented to … Continue reading →

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