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Independent Contractor or Employee? Here’s a rule of thumb.

Independent Contractor or Employee? Here’s a rule of thumb.

by Elizabeth Potts Weinstein | Jun 7, 2015 | Legal

You’re looking to hire a new staff member for your small business, but should you bring them in as an employee, or as an independent contractor? Here’s a rule of thumb that works well both legally *and* strategically: are you paying for their time, or for...
The Fail of the Sharing Economy and Building Your Business on Independent Contractors

The Fail of the Sharing Economy and Building Your Business on Independent Contractors

by Elizabeth Potts Weinstein | Apr 27, 2015 | Legal

Startups are building their businesses on a fleet of “independent contractor” staff, who provide the core service of the company. It sounds like a perfect idea–you launch as a software company that connects workers (or drivers or apartments) with...
Does a Written Agreement Prove They’re an Independent Contractor?

Does a Written Agreement Prove They’re an Independent Contractor?

by Elizabeth Potts Weinstein | Jun 5, 2013 | Legal

So many of us small, online businesses need help. Virtual assistants, project managers, graphic designers, event coordinators, bookkeepers, videographers … all kinds of professionals we bring in to provide expertise or just another body to help us grow and get more...
Hiring an Unpaid Intern? You’re Probably Breaking the Law. Oops.

Hiring an Unpaid Intern? You’re Probably Breaking the Law. Oops.

by Elizabeth Potts Weinstein | Sep 10, 2012 | Legal

(This post is written from the perspective of the laws of the United States. Your country may have similar rules and regulations. Check with a licensed attorney in your area.)Lately I’ve seen lots of blog posts and social media discussions about how you can hire...

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