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You may be an employer with requirements — and not know it!
Not understanding your requirements can leave your business vulnerable to unwanted penalties and even lawsuits.
Safety Note: Did you know? |
| If it’s your job site, you are responsible for the on-site safety of all employees, whether they work for you, your contractor, a subcontractor or someone else go to Steps to a Safe Workplace. |
In some cases, a self-proclaimed “independent contractor” is actually a worker for whom you must:
- Pay workers’ compensation.
- Meet wage and hour requirements.
- Pay unemployment tax.
- Always keep a safe workplace.
To help protect you and your business, we've created this quick and easy questionnaire to help you determine if your contractor is really an employee:
Ask yourself just three questions — It's as easy as 1-2-3!
Question 1: Are you hiring someone for more than personal labor?
