On the other hand, unlike agents, the master will not be liable when the negligence that causes a plaintiff's injury is caused by an independent contractor. Unlike a servant/agent, a master/agency ...

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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, ...

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The applicability of commercial general liability insurance to independent contractors largely depends on how the contractor is classified within the policy and the nature of the work being performed.

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As the independent workforce continues to grow, HR leaders must increase their focus on developing and optimizing a strategy for compliant engagement of independent talent, a 41 million strong ...

Independent contractors are defined as employees who work for your company on a contractual basis without a permanent position within the company. An independent contractor's pay typically is ...

Independent contractors have more tax leg work to do than salaried workers who receive pay from just one source. It is paramount you keep accurate records of your pay and expenses so you don’t run ...