Employee or Independent Contractor: The Risk of Misclassification of Employees

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A growing number of workers are trading in the corporate hierarchy for the freedom to be their own boss. These independent contractors can be found in nearly every profession, from lawyers and business consultants to writers and yoga instructors. They set their own schedule and they enjoy a wide variety of work experiences, but they also pay their own taxes and secure their own health insurance. A problem arises, however, when employers misclassify workers who are employees under the law as independent contractors. Depending on the specific terms of the working arrangement with an independent contractor, such as hours worked, reporting structure, payment schedule, et cetera, you may be in violation of some very serious worker classification laws.

In this interactive, online course, we will define the term independent contractor. We will describe tests used to classify workers as independent contractors, such as behavior controls, financial controls, and the actual working relationship, and we will discuss examples of independent contractors.

Objectives SME Course Applies to

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Define the term independent contractor
Describe the tests used to classify workers as independent contractors or employees
Identify the factors used to determine joint employment relationships
Recall the do’s and don’ts of working with independent contractors

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Jenni Stone

For more than twenty years, Jenni Stone has been immersed in the Human Resources industry, as a Recruiter, Generalist, HRIS Specialist, Project Manager and HR Advisor. Her experience includes the manufacturing, telecommunications, healthcare, hospitality & restaurant and staffing industries.

Jenni is HR Director, and Partner at HR Shield, a company that provides HR solutions to small and midsize businesses nationwide.

Jenni's diverse HR background has enabled her to bring an innovative, practical and fresh perspective to HR issues. Jenni also provides training and consulting to companies with minimal or no human resources within the organization.

Jenni holds a master’s degree in HR Management and is a certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR) through HR Certification Institute, and a Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) through SHRM. Jenni is dual certified as an instructor and proctor of the National Restaurant Association’s ServSafe Food Safety training program. She is active in a number of professional organizations including, HR Florida State Council, Greenville SHRM where she serves as Communications Director, and Society of Human Resources Management. Jenni continues to share her wealth of knowledge of HR as a frequent speaker at professional human resource meetings and conferences across the country.

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