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Independent Contractors in Today's Economy: Proper Classification and the Risks of Misclassification


Date & Time: Thursday, February 16, 2012 Duration: 60 Minutes Location: Online Overview:


This webinar is focused on classification of independent contractors in an economic environment where misclassification is currently being viewed as a revenue source by government agencies that are struggling to meet budget challenges.


In this webinar, you'll learn about those tests in the context of the current economic environment, best practices for entering into and maintaining independent contractor relationships, and the potential scope of penalties if you get it wrong. You'll also find out about some recent litigation and investigative activity and the financial toll those cases took on the businesses involved. Deciding whether to classify someone as a contractor or employee isn't always easy but this webinar can help you along the way and, at the same time, increase your appreciation of the need to pay very close attention to these issues.


Why you should attend:


Every business has to classify their workers as employees or independent contractors. When it comes to independent contractor classifications, the path is not always clear and if you get it wrong, penalties are severe. So it's important to understand the tests that are used to determine contractor status and how to maintain that status once it's been established. Government agencies, both federal and state, have been stepping up their enforcement efforts and mechanisms for the past several years and particularly since 2009. The time has come for every business to take another look at their workforce and to make sure things have been done correctly. Best practices for risk management require it.


Areas Covered in the Session:


l The current compliance and enforcement environment when it comes to worker misclassifications


l Benefits and pitfalls of using independent contractors l Understanding the various federal and state tests for proper classification of independent contractors


l The scope of penalties for improper classification l Information about recent classification lawsuits and investigations


l Best practices for entering into and maintaining independent contractor relationships


Click here to register for this webinar Who Will Benefit:


l Managers and supervisors l Human Resources professionals (business partners, generalists and functional specialists)


l Payroll professionals l Business Owners l Administrators and office managers l Contract Managers l Compliance Professionals


10:00 AM PST | 01:00 PM EST Instructor: Barrie Gross


Price : $145.00 (for one participant)


Register Now Instructor Profile:


Barrie Gross


Founder, Barrie Gross Consulting


Barrie Gross is the founder of Barrie Gross Consulting, a human resources training and consulting firm dedicated to the ongoing management and development of human capital. She is a recognized expert in human resources after having spent 15 years as an employment attorney, including seven years as Vice President & Senior Corporate Counsel for an international Fortune 1000 financial services company that hired Barrie to create and lead the in-house employment law function. In that capacity, Barrie created and delivered management and development coursework throughout the organization as an integral part of her preventative litigation strategy.


Upon leaving in-house legal practice, Barrie turned to HR consulting and training in a non-legal capacity. She worked with Mercer HR Consulting on complex HR issues and became an adjunct university professor, teaching Introduction to Global Management and guest lecturing in the MBA Business Communications program. Barrie also worked with premier international e-learning companies to develop sophisticated management and employee training and development coursework. Barrie then founded her HR consulting and training firm to help others meet demands for more cost effective HR solutions that are sensitive to business needs, support ongoing workforce development, and follow sound risk management practices. ...more


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