independent contractors

Gig Companies Push Mass. Ballot Initiative
Risk & Compliance

Gig Companies Push Mass. Ballot Initiative

The measure, modeled on California's Prop 22, "could make Massachusetts the epicenter for an expensive fight over the legal rights of gig workers."
By Matthew Heller | August 5, 2021
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U.S. Adopts New Independent Contractor Rule
Workplace Issues

U.S. Adopts New Independent Contractor Rule

"At its core, the rule makes it easier to classify workers as independent contractors rather than employees."
By Matthew Heller | January 7, 2021
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State Laws Cloud the Use of Independent Contractors
Tax

State Laws Cloud the Use of Independent Contractors

With California likely to become the third state to restrict the definition of independent contractors, companies that use gig workers face new risks.
By David McCann | September 4, 2019
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FedEx to Take $2B Charge on Accounting Change
Retirement Plans

FedEx to Take $2B Charge on Accounting Change

FedEx's switch to mark-to-market pension accounting allows gains and losses to flow into earnings sooner.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | June 12, 2015
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In a New Era of Work, Skills Are Lost in Translation
People

In a New Era of Work, Skills Are Lost in Translation

New ways of getting work done will require a common language of work, paralleling the common language of accounting and finance.
By John Boudreau | March 25, 2015
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Lowe’s Case Highlights Worker Misclassification Lessons
Workplace Issues

Lowe’s Case Highlights Worker Misclassification Lessons

The rising use of independent contractors could cause more companies to become entangled in costly lawsuits.
By Matthew Heller | January 20, 2015
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One Path to Super-Charged Growth: Video
People

One Path to Super-Charged Growth: Video

The CFO of a consumer-goods company, whose reps sell its products at parties, finds some keys to driving triple-digit growth.
By David McCann | December 13, 2013
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A Loss of Independents?
Risk Management

A Loss of Independents?

Regulators have rewritten the rules regarding the use of independent contractors, forcing companies to make hard choices &spamp;#8212; and possibly pay heavy fines.
By David Katz | December 1, 2011
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Labor Pains
Human Capital & Careers

Labor Pains

The shift to part-time workers, temps, and independent contractors may cut costs and offer more flexibility. But beware union discontent and the IRS.
By John Goff | January 1, 1998
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