Continued Focus on Independent Contractor Misclassification

The misclassification of workers as independent contractors is an everyday occurrence in companies of all sizes across all industries in the United States. As more organizations confront the issue of talent scarcity in the labor market, while also trying to preserve business flexibility, they increasingly turn to direct sourcing independent workers as a viable solution. While there are many business benefits to engaging independent workers, there are also many risks if it is not done correctly.