{"id":31176,"date":"2016-02-26T13:52:32","date_gmt":"2016-02-26T18:52:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mominthecity.com\/?p=31176"},"modified":"2023-05-11T15:20:22","modified_gmt":"2023-05-11T19:20:22","slug":"simple-worker-classification-solutions-for-entrepreneurs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mominthecity.com\/simple-worker-classification-solutions-for-entrepreneurs\/","title":{"rendered":"Simple Worker Classification Solutions for Entrepreneurs"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Over the year, I have hired various independent contractors to help with my blogging and web development<\/a> work. (I\u2019m not talking about my sons\u2019 work<\/a>!) As I make plans to outsource even more work in the future, it\u2019s important to know the legalities of hiring. Are those that I hire employees or independent contractors? That is whey I attended a \u201cWorker Classification\u201d workshop last week. At the event, an employment lawyer named Michael Tiliaklos shared simple worker classification solutions for entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n

Mr. Tiliakos shared a variety of helpful worker classification tips for employers including obligations to independent contractors, various worker classifications tests and the risks that come with the misclassification of workers. Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project<\/a>\u00a0was kind enough to send me a copy of the presentation\/handout to share with you.<\/p>\n

\"worker<\/a>You can get the pdf of the full presentation\/handout by clicking\u00a0\u201cWorker Classification Presentation 2-18-16 MTiliakos\u201d<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

I also want to share the main points that stood out to me from the presentation:<\/p>\n

The Duck Test of Worker Classification<\/h2>\n

While there are many official worker classification tests, I liked Mr. Tiliakos\u2019 simple \u201cduck test\u201d. You know \u2013 \u201cIf it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, then it\u2019s a duck!\u201d In this scenario, if a worker works like an employee and is treated like an employee, then they are an employee. Most of us have been employees at some point so we know how employees are treated. We also understand the economic realities of an employer-employee relationship. If our hired workers are economically dependent on us (and not multiple clients) for their livelihood, then they are most likely employees.<\/p>\n

Freedom and Control in Worker Classification<\/h2>\n

Freedom and control are big words when it comes to determining who is an independent contractor. Independent contractors are free from supervision, direction and control while performing their duties. The IRS in particular focuses on the \u201cright to control\u201d test. If the employer has the right to \u201cdirect and control\u201d the worker\u2019s means of achieving the desired results that they are hired to obtain then that person is an employee.<\/p>\n

Worker Classification Enforcement<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s important to get classifications right. If not, there are legal, financial and (in some cases) criminal penalties.\u00a0There is also joint enforcement when it comes to the misclassification of workers including an overlap between federal and state level agencies.<\/p>\n

With recent litigation against a variety of companies \u2013 especially \u201con demand\u201d ones like Lyft, Homejoy and Uber \u2013 it is important that employers are on the side of the law when it comes to proper employee classification. It could be the difference between a booming business and having your startup shut down! \u00a0Take these following articles as cautionary tales:\u00a0Lyft Will Pay $12.25M To Settle Worker Classification\u00a0Lawsuit In California<\/a>;\u00a0Uber Worker Classification: Another Case Is Filed<\/a>; and\u00a0Cleaning Startup Homejoy Shuts Down, Blames Worker\u00a0Classification Lawsuits<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you are in any doubt regarding the status of your workers, I strongly suggest that you get legal advice. If you need assistance with affording such help, there are many organizations that provide pro bono legal help. If you are in NYC, the City Bar Justice System offers the Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project<\/a>. If you are in other locations, you can also do a search in Google or contact your local small business office for referrals.<\/p>\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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