Strategies for Avoiding Liability
Amid Heightened Government Scrutiny
***IRS, EEOC, NLRB, States Challenge
Independent Contractor Classification***
CD of Teleconference with Q&A
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Conducted on Thursday, August 14, 2008
Now available on CD
Sponsored by the Legal Publishing Group of Strafford Publications
Employment Law Teleconference Advisory Board
Federal and state governments are increasing their focus on the misclassification of workers as independent contractors, which can cost them substantial tax revenues. During 2007, the U.S. Senate and many states introduced or passed legislation to prevent the illegal classification of workers.
As a result, worker misclassification exposes employers to penalties and liability for back taxes, overtime pay, workers compensation and retirement benefits.
To avoid claims, counsel must advise employers who utilize independent contractors to reexamine and, where necessary, adjust their worker classification practices to ensure compliance with federal and state laws.
Listen as our panel of employment law attorneys examines the current enforcement environment regarding worker classification, how to determine worker classification status, and best practices for employers to limit liability exposure.
The panel included:
Anita Wallace Thomas, Partner, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, Atlanta. She represents employers in all aspects of hiring, employing and firing employees. She has successfully defended clients against discrimination, harassment and wrongful discharge claims.
Ari Karen, Partner, Venable, Washington, D.C. He assists companies with proactively complying with wage and hour and other labor and employment regulations and defends against claims of minimum wage and overtime violations.
Dean Silverberg, Member, Epstein Becker & Green, New York. He is a member of the firm's Labor and Employment Practice Group and is actively involved in employment litigation and in human resource consultation and management.
The panel reviewed these and other key questions:
- What steps are federal and state governments taking to prevent the illegal misclassification of workers as independent contractors?
- What guidance do federal and state laws provide to employers to determine a worker's proper classification?
- What are the potential penalties and other costs for wrongly classifying workers?
- What are some best practices for employers to limit liability if they erroneously label workers as independent contractors?
Following the speaker presentations, you’ll have an opportunity to get answers to your specific questions during the interactive Q&A.
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