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Correctly Classifying a Worker as an Independent Contractor

By New York Employment Law Letter Jun 6, 2008 HR Hero Line

Updated: Jun 6, 2008

by Tracey A. Cullen It’s no news flash that companies must proceed with caution when classifying someone who provides them with services as an independent contractor. Independent contractors are paid flat fees without tax deductions or employment taxes. Employees are paid salaries subject to withholding, FICA, FUTA, and other employment taxes and are protected under […]

OSHA Applies to All Businesses

By New York Employment Law Letter May 16, 2008 HR Hero Line

Updated: May 16, 2008

At a top-level management meeting of Unsafe Corporation, located in midtown Manhattan, the newest addition to the legal department, Eager Beaver, inquired into the company’s efforts to ensure Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) compliance. Laughter was heard around the table, punctuated by the CEO chiding, “The OSH Act doesn’t apply to us. Where […]