It’s a common assumption when hiring independent contractors that independent contractors should be paid by the project, and not by the hour. It’s therefore…Read more
Once you’ve worked your way through Part 1 and Part 2 discussing if you should appeal and whether your assessment is large enough to…Read more
So you’ve received an L&I Audit Assessment, and you’re trying to determine: if you should appeal; whether the amount is even worth appealing; whether…Read more
Over the years, given our firm’s focus on working with businesses that hire independent contractors, we’ve gotten a unique view into what works, and…Read more
Over the years, we’ve had a unique opportunity as an independent contractor law-focused law firm to get insight into the actual/practical consequences of misclassifying…Read more
The Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD) has updated its systems to support unemployment benefits applications from independent contractors. Below is a brief overview…Read more
Businesses going through L&I audits have been notified that their audits have been placed on hold in light of the COVID-19 crisis. It is…Read more
As you’re undoubtedly noticing, one of the significant and unfortunate economic consequences of COVID-19 is that employees are being laid off, and the amount…Read more
Independent contractor agreements are not simply helpful to have. They are critical to ensuring that your business is able to pass Washington State’s independent…Read more
Independent contractor compliance doesn’t solely depend on what you, as a business owner, do to comply with independent contractor law. Indeed, you can have…Read more