Independent Contractor Test: Everything You Need to Know is brought to you by Lorman
Avoid lawsuits and learn how to navigate the complex rules of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
The independent contractor test is used to determine if a business is responsible for the employee under a myriad of laws. “To paraphrase a literary master undoubtedly schooled in Plato, ‘a rose is a rose; it does not lose its fragrance, or thorns, simply by changing its name.'” – Miller Paper Co. (Texas Court of Appeals). Historically, employers attempt to shield themselves from Federal and State laws by calling employees independent contractors or contract workers. This presentation will provide a few simple tools to help you not get stabbed by a thorn.
