Do you have legal exposure for misclassifying an independent contractor which should be an employee? Recent changes based upon a US Supreme Court Decision have led to aggressive tactics on the part of the IRS and several California agencies. Audits are being conducted to evaluate the misclassification of workers as independent...
What is the New ABC Test For Independent Contractors in San Diego
What is the new ABC test for independent contractors in San Diego and how does it impact 1099 and independent contractor misclassification throughout Southern California? The California Supreme Court recently released the landmark and game-changing Dynamex decision which affects the classification of workers in California as well as the misclassification...
Misclassification of Independent Contractors Depends More Upon Financial Relationship Than Control
The misclassification of independent contractors depends more upon financial relationship between the parties, than in the degree of control the hiring company exerts. According to a recent US Supreme Court ruling – the IRS, federal and California state agencies should look more to the extent of the financial dependency of...
Recent Developments Threaten Employers with Independent Contractors in San Diego
What recent developments in California and federal law threaten employers with independent contractors in San Diego? How can local business owners and employers ensure that they are not exposed to substantial civil penalties for misclassification of independent contractors, unpaid overtime litigation and back payroll related taxes and benefits? The issue...
The Risks Associated with Independent Contractors in San Diego
What are the risks associated with independent contractors in San Diego, and why has the misclassification of independent contractors become such a hot issue for California employers? The US Department of Labor (DOL), the IRS and California state agencies such as the EDD have made the audit of independent contractors...