This article by Timothy W. Emery, Esq., a partner with Emery Reddy, PLLC, Attorneys at Law. Companies that cut costs by misclassifying regular employees as “independent contractors” will face tighter regulations and stricter penalties in 2010. The Obama administration has already begun to crack down on companies that misrepresent worker status, recently hiring one hundred additional enforcement agents to effect compliance with the law. Meanwhile, auditors at the IRS have launched an … [Read more...]
Companies Evade Taxes by Misclassifying Workers as Independent Contractors
February 28, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
Workers Struggle to Determine Real Risks of Disability
February 15, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
This article by Timothy W. Emery, Esq., a partner with Emery Reddy, PLLC, Attorneys at Law. Of the many concerns that today’s workers face, one of the most troubling is the prospect of losing income during an injury or prolonged illness. Sick or injured workers may suddenly find themselves unable to pay bills, maintain their current standard of living, protect their families from debt, or even keep their homes. While most Americans carry insurance for possessions like cars and homes, … [Read more...]
