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06Oct

Is a Worker an Employee or Independent Contractor? DOL Proposes New Rule

For many years, construction companies have been faced with the issue of whether they should treat a worker as an employee or independent contractor. Handling the issue incorrectly can have serious consequences. Various courts and regulatory bodies have enforced different standards over the years causing much confusion for construction companies and other employers and risk due to misclassification....
By: Davis Brown Law Firm
Source Url: https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/is-a-worker-an-employee-or-independent-73892/

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