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Earlier this year, in the Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v. Superior Court of Los Angeles decision, California’s Supreme Court unanimously announced a new test for determining a worker’s status as an independent contractor. This new test makes it more difficult for employers to establish that an independent contractor relationship is present. Previous to this decision, California courts had applied the Borello test for determining whether a worker was properly classified as an independent contractor. However, […]
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Startups often rely on independent contractors to handle essential duties as a company gets off the ground. The benefits are obvious: work is paid for as needed and you get clear returns for the money you invest. Waste is minimal – and you do not have to pay for employment tax or workers’ compensation insurance. However, you have to be careful about the demands you make on independent contractors as they work. What Makes a […]
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