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Whether someone who performs work for you qualifies as an employee or an independent contractor matters a great deal in terms of your financial and legal obligations to that individual. This includes such issues as whether your business must pay minimum wage and overtime pay, and...

Do you provide car rides through a mobile app, rent out your spare room using an online platform or repair computers for local businesses on demand? If so, you may be considered part of the “sharing economy” (also known as the Gig or on-demand economy). Participation...

On October 1, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a final rule that raises the minimum wage for workers on federal service and construction contracts to $10.10 per hour. The final rule implements Executive Order 13658, which was announced by the president on February 12,...

Some companies work with independent contractors to save time, money and headaches. However, there are considerable accounting and tax implications if you make the wrong choice regarding a worker’s status. If you decide to hire an independent contractor and the IRS later...