Warning about hiring independent contractors
September 23, 2011 by Jim Giuliano
A new initiative involving 10 states, the IRS and the U.S. Department of Labor takes aim at worker classification.
A new initiative involving 10 states, the IRS and the U.S. Department of Labor takes aim at worker classification.

Here’s a riddle for you: When can five minutes cost your company six figures … or more? More…
Workplace accidents and illnesses take a serious financial toll on companies of all sizes and in all industries. This new fed tool can keep your company from making another costly mistake: misreporting them. More…
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