We have everything you need to know about worker classifications, the fight to change them, and how they might affect your taxes and the tax software you can use. I write about money. I’ve been ...

Working as a contractor, or hiring contractors, provides the flexibility that many workers and companies desire. In some scenarios, the independent contractor status works well. However, employers can ...

Q: “I am a delivery driver for a company that offers door-to-door food service from restaurants to customers’ homes. I am classified as an independent contractor and paid on a piecemeal basis (no pun ...

When you’re a small business, you may not have the resources (nor the need) for a full-time staff. You might choose to have one or two employees who work part-time, one or two who work full-time, or, ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Whether a person working for you is your employee or an independent contractor has one very important legal consequence: liability. Say ...

Home Business Small Business Independent Contractors vs. Employees: There's a Difference This small-business owner risks his livelihood by misclassifying employees to save a few bucks and avoid ‘messy ...

So you need new talent to lighten the workload, but you aren’t sure about how much you should commit. If you’re wondering if you should hire an employee or an independent contractor, you’ve come to ...

Here’s why it’s important for business leaders to fully understand the difference between a contractor and an employee. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The past few ...

There are two main types of workers when it comes to income taxes — 1099 contractors and W-2 employees. While W-2 employees are considered direct employees of a business, 1099 employees typically ...

In the fast-paced world of event staffing, flexibility is king. But when it hiring your staff, playing it fast and loose can land you in serious legal hot water. Cheaper isn’t always less expensive.