Author: Nathan S. Gibson

With deep experience in the temporary staffing industry, Nathan helps companies manage risk, increase compliance, and navigate complex legal requirements. Nathan provides clients with expertise and creative solutions to enhance flexibility and maintain compliance with changing requirements.
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Posted in Virginia

Gov. McAuliffe Signs Executive Order Establishing Inter-Agency Task Force on Worker Misclassification

From NBC29 WVIR Charlottesville, VA News, Sports and Weather — Office of Governor Terry McAuliffe Press Release … Every…

Posted in Misclassification

Employee Misclassification Crackdown Continues to Impact the Event Marketing Industry

From PRWeb — “As the majority of the event marketing industry continues to walk a legal tightrope…

Posted in Freelancing

Freelancer: Our Goal: Meaningful Independence

From Freelancers Union—  There are definitely things to worry about for freelancers — quality health care, stress, getting…

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Posted in Freelancing

Work Market Study Shows Freelance and Independent Contractor Workforce Poised to Transform Businesses Human Capital Strategies

From ITBusinessnet.com “In the next six years, the number of freelance workers is expected to grow to…

Posted in Texas

Key to maintaining contractor status: Don’t exert too much control over the work

  From Business Management Daily — “There’s a fine line between spelling out expectations and unduly controlling…

Posted in Misclassification

Independent Contracting: Policy and Management Analysis

From Steven Cohen and William B. Eimicke, Professors of Professional Practice in International and Public Affairs at Columbia…

Posted in Texas

“Independent Contractor” vs. “Employee” – Has Your Company Made the Right Call?

From the Amarillo Globe-News — “The IRS advises the relationship of the worker and the business must be examined…

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Posted in Virginia

Virginia Significantly Raises Worker Misclassification Fines

From Virginia Workplace Law — “On July 1, 2014, the  Virginia Workers Compensation Act (the “VWCA”) significantly increased the…

Posted in Misclassification

How to Reduce Risk of Citation for Independent Contractor MSHA Violations

From Harrison, Temblador, Hungerford & Johnson LLP — Bradley Johnson provides guidance on how to avoid cititations from the…

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Posted in Indiana

What’s the Difference between an Employee and Independent Contractor?

From Hankins Law — “Characteristics of an Independent Contractor An independent contractor will perform tasks for your…

Posted in Misclassification

Are you a ‘1099er?’ Tips for the contracted employee

  From WUSA*9 — Dr. Robert Brown, the author of Economic Stress: Harsh Truths and Keys to…

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As the employer mandate approaches, companies must consider their worker classification practices

From ICon Professional Services’ Blog — “As pointed out by a recent article on Lexology, even organizations that…