December 24, 2010 EMPA, Fair Playing Field and Independent Contractors

According to the Government Accountability Office, the United States government is losing billions in tax revenues each year as a result of employees being incorrectly classified as independent contractors. Many think that this lost revenue is the driving force behind a wave of federal legislation that will discourage employers from classifying employees as independent contractors. It's important for employers to stay up-to-date on this pending legislation, and to start taking proactive steps to prepare.

In this installment of The Proactive Employer podcast, we'll be discussing the Employee Misclassification Act, the Fair Playing Field Act of 2010, and providing strategies employers can use to ensure that they are properly classifying their employees and independent contractors.