“California to eliminate independent contractors.” “Don’t hire any workers from California.” “This is going to kill small businesses.” Headlines and commentators have been predicting doom and gloom since a new California law went into effect January 1 limiting the ability of some employers to classify workers as independent contractors. You’d think no one would ever …
Hey Gig Workers: Are You Really Self-Employed?
Is an Uber driver a small business owner? Or are they an exploited employee? That question matters to your small business because there’s a war going on over the question of “employee status.” Whether you’re a gig worker, service provider, consultant, or one of the hundreds of other kinds of self-employed entrepreneurs—or you hire those …
Independent Contractor? Not so Fast!
Your small business is booming. You need to hire help. But should your new hire be an employee or an independent contractor? Or… you’re self-employed, providing services to ride-hailing companies like Uber or Lyft. Are you an employee, covered by labor laws and your costs reimbursed—or should you be considered an independent contractor? As more …
