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OVERVIEW

The webinar will discuss methods to insure that workers classified as independent contractors are independent. With the push by the US Department of Labor to clamp down on misclassification of employees as independent contractors it is important for companies to make sure they have everyone classified correctly.

Under the Affordable Care Act, many employers have thought about using independent contractors more to avoid having to offer healthcare. It is not that easy.

WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND

Companies that use an independent contractor to perform aspects of the business want to insure that these workers are truly independent. Making a mistake in managing independent contractors can cause companies to have to reclassify workers as employees and subsequently be required to pay back taxes and penalties.

Human Resources managers, Office Managers, and small and mid-size business owners need to be aware of the issues involved like independent contractor payment schedule, independent contractor taxes and independent contractor insurance.

AREAS COVERED

• Why the proper definition is needed
• IRS definition
• Department of Labor definition
• What is a statutory employee
• State Difference
• What is needed for managing independent contractors 
• The elements of a proper contract

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this human resources training, attendees will learn key factors that would determine how a worker is properly classified as “independent.” The attendee will learn what they can and cannot do when dealing with an independent contractor to accomplish work.

WHO WILL BENEFIT

• Human Resources managers
• Office Managers
• Small and mid-size business owners

SPEAKER

Michael D. Haberman is Vice-President and co-founder of Omega HR Solutions, Inc., a consulting and services company offering complete human resources solutions. Mike brings years of experience in dealing with the challenges of Human Resources in the 21st century. He helps companies work on compliance today to make them ready for the future tomorrow. 

Mike is the author of the Human Resources blog found at OmegaHRsolutions.com, which has been recognized several times as a Top 25 in human resources related blogs. It has consistently been named as a top HR blog to read. He has been selected as one of six HR bloggers to be featured on the online version of Human Resources Executive Magazine. He has also been named in the Top 10 Digital Influencers in Human Resources and most recently has been named to the top 65 most influential HR pros on Twitter. 

Mike has gained a reputation as a compliance expert. He speaks on a variety of subjects to business associations, human resource associations,and business based civic clubs. He has presented webinars on various HR related issues.