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Misclassification of Independent Contractors is Risky Business

May 31, 2018

By Kristen Harris More opportunities for independent and remote work also means more opportunities to run afoul of employment law. There are a growing number of people who are interested and open to flexible work options and, understandably, companies want to take advantage of their skills and talents. Upfront disclaimer: I am not an attorney or legal professional. This is general information only; be sure to consult with your own legal, tax and employment experts. Okay, back to the topic… Businesses are utilizing a wide range of arrangments, to get

Flexible vs Remote Work Part 3 (keys to making Remote Work work)

May 2, 2018

By Kristen Harris In Flexible vs Remote Work Part 1 we talked about these two workforce trends and dug deeper into Remote Work in Part 2. So, depending on what needs to be done, Remote Work can be a great option for both the company and worker. But we don’t see a lot of companies embracing this trend, or even considering it. They may think about it in a traditional sense, where they outsource a project to another business or freelancer, but there are other situations where it works just

Flexible vs Remote Work Part 2 (are you missing great talent?)

April 26, 2018

By Kristen Harris In Flexible vs Remote Work Part 1 we talked about these two workforce trends, and how they are NOT the same thing. Flexibility is becoming more commonplace in business and can be a great retention tool. But Remote Work is another trend that is getting a lot of attention lately. As a refresher, Remote Work is when the job doesn’t need to be done in the company’s offices. The person might work from home, a coffee shop, the library or a co-work space. With our knowledge economy

Flexible vs Remote Work Part 1 (p.s. it’s not the same thing)

April 24, 2018

By Kristen Harris Flexible Work and Remote Work are two key workforce trends that keep gaining steam. They’re often lumped together but, while they CAN be related, these two things are not the same. Flexible Work simply means there is some measure of flexibility in the job. This may be how, when or where the work is done. Having a 10-hours/4 days-a-week schedule, working from 7-4 instead of 9-6, or working 30 hours a week at a prorated salary are all examples of flexibility. BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) and

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Misclassification of Independent Contractors is Risky Business

Flexible vs Remote Work Part 3 (keys to making Remote Work work)

Flexible vs Remote Work Part 2 (are you missing great talent?)

Flexible vs Remote Work Part 1 (p.s. it’s not the same thing)

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