Professional DevelopmentEmployee or Independent Contractor: The Risk of Misclassification of Employees

Employee or Independent Contractor: The Risk of Misclassification of Employees

SKU: RV-11091
Duration: 0.50 Hrs

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.

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Learning 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

Specs

Course Level Fundamental
Languages English
Compatibility Audio, Video, MobileReady

Jenni Stone

For more than fifteen 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 telecommunications, healthcare and staffing industries. Jenni's diverse HR background has enabled her to bring an innovative, practical and fresh perspective to HR issues. Jenni held several leadership roles for leading companies where she developed talent acquisition and selection, organizational and leadership, and recruitment process outsourcing solutions. Jenni holds a Master's degree in HR Management and is a certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR), since 2007. She is active in a number of professional organizations including HR Florida, where she serves as Webmaster and Social Media Director, Association for Talent Development and NAAHR where she serves as VP of Programs, Suncoast HR, and SHRM. Jenni continues to share her wealth of knowledge of HR as a frequent speaker at professional human resource meetings and conferences across the state of Florida. Jenni's passion for Human Resources gives her the ability to make a difference for companies seeking to expand or manage their workforce, or bring new life to an organization through leveraging people and human relations policy.

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