The Department of Labor (DOL) has made it harder to classify workers as independent contractors for labor law purposes.

Misclassifying W-2 employees as 1099 contractors has severe penalties. Learn the biggest difference between the two types of ...

Exploring the potential for undocumented immigrants to work in the U.S. using an Employer Identification Number (EIN) reveals ...

Freelancers and independent contractors have to fill out Form W-9 for their employers and clients. Here's what to do and how ...

If you pay independent contractors $600 or more annually, you must report those payments to the IRS on Form 1099-NEC. The process is fairly simple if you only need to send one or two, but it gets ...

In some cases, injured workers can collect benefits for life or settle for a lump sum payout. Unfortunately, independent contractors are not covered by workers’ compensation. This can be frustrating ...

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The Independent Media group, owner of titles such as The Star, Cape Times and Sunday Independent, has been expelled from the Press Council of South Africa. This was after the group refused to obey ...

CNN data reporter Harry Enten broke down CNN polling aggregate numbers indicating that Donald Trump is performing well among independent voters: HARRY ENTEN: Last time around, Joe Biden won these ...

American Booksellers Association is a national trade association that supports and advocates for the success of independent bookstores. We provide members with education, networking opportunities, ...

Is independent contractor misclassification, standing alone, a violation of the National Labor Relations Act? Last month, the National Labor Relations Board issued a decision in a case involving ...