Netchex HR Blog

APRIL 16, 2021

What do you need to know about contractors and non-exempt employees? Some independent contractors look a lot like employees, especially when your staff works remotely. It’s important to know where to draw the line and what happens when someone is misclassified. Employee vs. Independent Contractor.

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MP Wired For HR

MARCH 14, 2024

It’s also critical for employers to run payroll correctly and comply with payroll tax requirements to avoid legal consequences, steep fines, and severe damage to the employer brand. Misclassifying employees. When employers improperly classify a staff member as an exempt employee, independent contractor, etc., These are 1.5

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Extensis

JUNE 8, 2023

With so many moving parts, it’s no surprise that payroll mistakes happen and can have serious consequences for businesses. Misclassifying employees: Up to 30% of employers misclassify their employees. It’s crucial for employers to understand the differences between types of workers.

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Astron Solutions

AUGUST 16, 2016

In recent times, companies such as Uber and Handy have been faced with lawsuits challenging whether the individuals working for them should truly be considered “contractors.” How large of an issue is misclassifying employees? The costs in this race to be the lowest bidder are borne by workers deprived of their wages and their rights.

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Essium HRM

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

In industries with high populations of independent contractors (IC’s) there is uncertain risk that many businesses may not be aware of. There has been a 300%-750% surge in criminal investigations, business audits and arrests by federal agencies over the last two years due to the misclassification of IC workers.

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HR Management

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Without good workers, no business can hope to survive in a highly competitive and oversaturated market. Independent contractors. One law, in particular, called the Freelance Isn’t Free Act , enforces additional protection to independent contractors in terms of contracts, payments and protection from company retaliation.

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GetFive

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

The Golden State recently signed into law Assembly Bill 5 (AB5) that will change the landscape of the gig worker economy. Superior Court of Los Angeles, the California Supreme Court found Dynamex’s workers were misclassified as independent contractors rather than employees.

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