- Audio Conference DVD's and CD's:
Classifying Independent Contractors: Keys to Compliant Worker Classification
Audio Conference Recording Price:
199.00 (U.S. Dollars)
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SUMMARY
Companies are often challenged to determine whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor. Heightened scrutiny by federal and state governments has increased the importance of correctly classifying personnel. Misclassifying employees can cost companies huge sums of money in overtime compensation, tax withholding, and, penalties. Join us for a 60-minute audio conference where you and your colleagues will discover:
- How the IRS distinguishes between employee & independent contractors
- Keys to drafting effective independent contractor agreements
- Grey areas of contractor classification: Strategies to limit liability
- How to distinguish between temporary employees and independent contractors
- Keys to avoid common errors employers make with Independent Contractors
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PROGRAM BENEFITS
This practical, 60-minute webinar will provide you and your colleagues with the critical information needed when determining correct employee classification, how to avoid the common pitfalls, and the potential risks if employees are misclassified.
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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- Independent Contractor vs. Employee: Keys to Proper Classification
- The 20 factor test: How the IRS makes the distinction
- Tests used by other agencies to determine proper classification
- How to distinguish independent contractors from leased & temporary employees
- Ways to effectively strengthen independent contractor status
- Keys to Drafting Independent Contractor Agreements That Protect
- Essential elements of effective independent contractor agreements
- Keys to establish, maintain & document the independent contractor relationship
- How to address joint & single employer issues in complex work places
- Keys to Limit Liability & Protect Your Clients
- How using Form SS-8 can help you properly classify workers
- Tax reporting requirements & consequences of not reporting properly
- Tips for conducting self-audits of proper worker classification
- How to properly manage erroneously misclassified workers
- Live Question and Answer Session - Have your independent contractor questions answered!
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SPEAKER
Kenneth A. Sprang is one of the founding partners in Perry, Krumsiek & Jack's Washington, DC office (www.pkjlaw.com). He counsels and represents clients throughout the United States and in Europe regarding a wide range of corporate, business and transactional matters, as well as in labor, employment, and employee benefits issues. Over the course of his 30-year career, Mr. Sprang has practiced with both large and small firms, as well as serving as in house counsel for Fortune 500 companies and as general counsel to smaller companies.
- Mr. Sprang brings to his clients special expertise in labor and employment law. He represents employers and executives in traditional labor relations matters, as well as in wage and hour, employment discrimination, HR, employee benefits, OSHA, and other issues related to employment. In addition to representing clients in all aspects of U.S. labor and employment law (including specific state laws), he has served on the senior staff of the Chairman of the National Labor Relations Board and taught the subject for many years. He is the author or co-author of several books and articles on labor and employment law and alternative dispute resolution.
- Mr. Sprang provides clients counsel and representation in corporate governance; negotiation, drafting, and review of contracts, real estate documents, and other instruments; licensing, trademark registration and similar intellectual property matters; mergers and acquisitions; and federal and state regulatory compliance. He serves as general counsel to several corporate clients, and works with many startup companies.
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CLE CREDITS
Continuing Legal Education CLE credit is available for an additional $65 per person in states where teleconferences are accredited
(States currently NOT included: KS, OH)
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PROGRAM MATERIALS
The speaker's PowerPoint presentation slides are included with your audio recording purchase. All materials are accessible through the Internet and can be downloaded as a PDF file.
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PRICING
$199.00 for audio conference recording (CD or DVD) and program materials.
This is an outstanding program and therefore we offer purchasers a Money Back Guarantee. We are so confident that you will find the conference valuable that we offer a 100% money back guarantee from now until 30 days after the audio recording is shipped, making this a risk-free investment. If you should have any concerns, comments, or refund requests with this conference, please contact our customer service representatives at 800-964-6033. Audio recordings will be received approximately three weeks after the live conference.