From Mondaq: Connecting Knowledge and People
It is far better to internally uncover and proactively address misclassification issues, rather than to learn about them for the first time in a government audit or lawsuit. Based on the technical nature of assessing whether employees are properly classified, as well as evaluating the potential for significant liability relating thereto, it is a good idea to seek the advice of knowledgeable employment counsel.
Do not be caught off-guard, as many employers — across multiple industries — have been, and find out too late that your “independent contractors” are, in fact, considered employees in the eyes of the DOL.
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