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Employee or Contractor? New U.S. Guidelines Could Reclassify Workers
(2015-07-16)
Reportfrom National Public Radio (NPR) on the Department of Labor's new guidelines on worker classification and independent contractors. Transcript of the audio isavailable here: http://www.npr.org/templates/transcript/t ...
Pennsylvania Labor & Industry Kicks Off Misclassified Workers Public Awareness Campaign
(2016-10-19)
News article announcing the start of a statewide public awareness campaign about worker misclassification by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry.
The Real Future of Work
(2018-01)
This news article examines the increasing trend towards alternative work arrangements (independent contractors, contingent workers), and the impacts these work arrangements have on workers, employers, society, and access ...
DOL Crackdown on Misclassified Employees
(2014)
This news article discusses efforts by the Department of Labor to increase detection of worker misclassification through investigations and employer audits. The author summarizes risks and liabilities for employers who ...
IRS Expands Voluntary Worker Classification Settlement Program; Relief From Past Payroll Taxes Available to More Employers Who Reclassify Their Workers As Employees
(2013-02-27)
This news release reports on the expansion of the Voluntary Classification Settlement Program (VCSP) by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), including the modification of several eligibility requirements.
DOL guidance targets misclassification of workers as independent contractors
(2015-07-15)
This news article discusses the Department of Labor's 2015 guidance for classifying workers as independent contractors.
Payroll Fraud--Contractors Can Make a Difference
(2015)
Video by the United Brotherhood of Carpenters on payroll fraud perpetrated by contractors, penalties associated with payroll fraud and the importance of effective detection practices.
Total netted from state's misclassification fight exceeds $1.1 million
(2017-03-15)
News story discussing the recovery of nearly $1.13 million since the state stepped up the enforcement of worker misclassification laws in May 2013.
House Commerce Starts Writing New Independent Contractor Bill
(2017-03-22)
News story announcing the development of a new bill in Vermont that would redefine which workers in Vermont are employees and which are independent contractors.
Uber Hit With $650 Million Employment Tax Bill in New Jersey
(2019-11-14)
News article announcing Uber Technologies Inc. owes New Jersey about $650 million in unemployment and disability insurance taxes, based on a determination by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development ...