FLSA CLASSIFICATION MISTAKES: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS AND STUDENT INTERNS

EMPLOYERS BEWARE!

The Department of Labor has waged all out war on employers that misclassify their employees as independent contractors.  This is a hot topic for the Department of Labor and employers that don't understand the law risk potential audits and lawsuits.  Attend this informative in-depth webinar to learn how to properly identify who is an employee and who is an independent contractor.  Get up-to-date on the tests that the Department of Labor and courts use to identify who is an independent contractor.  Learn helpful tips to avoid making mistakes and ensure that you get it right the first time. 

• How to Properly Classify Workers
• Definition of Independent Contractors vs. Employees
• What Tests Each Agency and the Courts Use to Distinguish Between Employees and Independent Contractors
• Enforcement developments 
• “Red flags” you will want to avoid
• Triggers that cause independent contractor status to be questioned 
• The risks to your organization of improper misclassification
• The importance of a well-drafted agreement for independent contractors
• The key government tests to determine status of Unpaid Student Interns and Volunteers 
• The renewed focus on interns
• Is the intern really an employee?
• Volunteers under the FLSA