Congratulations! Stepping out on your own is a big deal and I want you to celebrate … and protect yourself. When you agree to work for another person or company as a freelancer, you're acting as an ...

As courts continue to be critical of noncompete agreements, employers must remain informed and proactive to make sure their agreements can withstand judicial scrutiny. Around this time last year, we ...

The ever-expanding independent workforce is becoming an increasingly strategic resource for organizations looking to access specialized expertise and in-demand skills. Of course HR managers want to ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Business owners know that owning too many responsibilities can be not only exhausting — but at times paralyzing. We all need to play to ...

Independent contractors are defined as employees who work for your company on a contractual basis without a permanent position within the company. An independent contractor's pay typically is ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Q:My company manufactures and distributes novelty key chains. We’ve recruited someone as a salesperson and plan to pay him on a ...

Payroll refers to the tasks an employer must execute to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time. An independent contractor is not an employee; therefore, he's not paid through the payroll. As ...

Independent contractors have more tax leg work to do than salaried workers who receive pay from just one source. It is paramount you keep accurate records of your pay and expenses so you don’t run ...

Government agencies prefer employees instead of independent contractors. It is easier and far more reliable to collect payroll taxes and income tax withholdings from employers than from independent ...

One of the biggest liabilities for small business owners is improperly classifying workers. Recently, a number of our local day spas and salons were fined for incorrectly classifying workers as ...