What are the penalties for misclassifying independent contractors who should be employees in San Diego and why should you be concerned? What happens when a federal or state agency such as the US Department of Labor (DOL), California Labor & Workforce Development Agency (LWDA), IRS, FTB and EDD audit your company...
How Do You Know if a Worker is an Independent Contractor or Employee
How does a San Diego employer know if a worker is an independent contractor or an employee in today’s ever changing laws and regulations? The US Department of Labor (DOL) and California’s Labor & Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) as well as the IRS, EDD and FTB are actively searching for...
Changes to Independent Contractor Misclassification in San Diego
What are the changes to independent contractor misclassification in San Diego? The rules of the business game have significantly changed in California based upon a recent landmark decision handed down by the California Supreme Court earlier this year known as the “Dynamex” decision. Many San Diego businesses use independent contractors...
The Consequences of Misclassifying an Independent Contractor in San Diego
What are the consequences of misclassifying an independent contractor in San Diego? How does a recent California Supreme Court decision affect San Diego and Southern California businesses and employers? Let’s start with the second question first. The California Supreme Court recently issued a game-changing decision which will affect most of...
How Does the EDD Evaluate Independent Contractor Relationships?
How does the California Labor Board and the EDD evaluate independent contractor relationships. Is this an employee or a 1099? The case involving Federal Express combined with a recent Supreme Court ruling has radically changed the legal landscape relating to the classification of independent contractors. Misclassification of an employee as...
Are You Concerned About 1099 Workers in San Diego
Do you work with independent contractors as part of your business strategy? Are you concerned about 1099 workers in San Diego and are you at risk for a substantial misclassification audit? The answer for 1099 employers is yes, significant risk. The US Department of Labor or DOL recently hired 700 new...
The Cost of Independent Contractor Misclassification for a San Diego Employer
What is the cost of independent contractor misclassification for a San Diego employer? What agencies are pursuing San Diego employers, and what is the financial exposure misclassification brings to a local business? The IRS, The US Department of Labor, as well as California’s Labor Board and the Employment Development Department...
1099 Workers or Employees for Your San Diego Business
Should you hire 1099 workers or employees for your San Diego business? Many California and San Diego business owners are rightfully concerned about the questions surrounding 1099 workers or independent contractors as they plan new business strategies for growth. The question of 1099 worker/independent contractor versus an employee relationship has...
San Diego Employee Misclassification is a Genuine Business Risk
San Diego employee misclassification is a genuine business risk which could cost area employers tens of thousands of dollars for each individual violation. There have been significant changes in federal labor laws recently, and one of the most important affects San Diego employers who utilize the services of independent contractors....