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Labor/Employment

Mar. 29, 2012

Got independent contractors? You sure?

Whether a worker is an independent contract is determined by the realities of the parties. By Bryan J. Lazarski of Buchalter Nemer PLC


By Bryan J. Lazarski


As we embark upon 2012, now is an excellent time to evaluate your company's practices with respect to its workforce. In particular, a common issue facing many employers in California, the misclassification of employees as "independent contractors," will be subject to increased penalties under a new state law in 2012, which may warrant action in the new year. Misclassification can have serious ramifications from both an employme...

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