As a former claims handler and fraud investigator, Jason Metz has worked on a multitude of complex and multifaceted claims. The insurance industry can be seemingly opaque, and Jason enjoys breaking ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert W. Wood is a tax lawyer focusing on taxes and litigation. With Uber, Lyft, and many other companies that provide many ...

Are you looking for more flexible work at home jobs? Working as an independent contractor allows you to set your own sch ...

Q: Are my agency's independent contractors covered under my errors and omissions (E&O) insurance policy? Colleagues and insurance agents have given me conflicting answers. Some say that if the ...

Who is an Independent Contractor? Generally, an independent contractor is an individual performing services to another entity on a contract. The hiring entity has the right to control or direct only ...

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The modern workforce is undergoing a significant transformation, with a surge in contract positions replacing traditional full-time roles. This shift has allowed companies to cut costs by not ...

There are many paths to entrepreneurship, and for some aspiring business owners, becoming an independent contractor is a natural first step. But what exactly is an independent contractor, and how do ...

Employers should know their liability in case an injury on the job occurs, especially as these lines continue to be blurred with the emergence of independent contractors in the workplace. By 2020, ...

Trade groups and employee advocates are singing “Out with the new, in with the old,” in reaction to the federal government’s recent efforts to once and for all define an employee versus an independent ...