Periodic updates on legal issues important to business leaders and creative professionals, from the creation of corporate entities and contract negotiation to employment counseling, risk mitigation, and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
A common belief among business owners is that any person hired to perform services on behalf of the organization can be classified as an independent contractor so long as the worker agrees or has signed a written contract. However, this is a misconception, and inadvertently misclassifying an employee as an independent contractor leaves businesses open to substantial liability.
Read MoreAs local businesses have begun expanding and reopening their operations, a unique issue has emerged—some employees are refusing to return to work, often out of concerns related to COVID-19.
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