Many people are familiar with the rules for running background checks on employees in a legally compliant way, including authorizations to obtain, disclosures to…Read more
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
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
So your business is growing and you want to expand to hire independent contractors out of state. Will it be easier to do this…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
We’ve been getting a lot of calls from business owners asking about the proper response to their independent contractors filing for unemployment benefits. As…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 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
Frequently I’ll have clients who have been through an audit with one government agency, and who, based on the outcome of that audit, will…Read more
Seattle this month enacted legislation to phase in a $15 minimum wage for employees over the next several years. A summary of the legislation…Read more