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NLRB Joint Employer Decision
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Joint Employer decision was handed down last week, ruling that companies may be considered joint-employers with their contractors and franchisees. The ruling will increase the potential responsibility of certain companies, as...
Can a Worker Be Both an Employee and an Independent Contractor?
Q: We employ a part-time worker who also does occasional contract work for us. Can a worker be both an employee and an independent contractor? A: Typically a worker cannot be both an employee and an independent contractor for the same company. An employer can...
Workers’ Compensation for Bee Stings?
Yesterday one of your employees went outside for a paid break and was stung by a bee. He’s allergic and had to go the ER. Are you responsible for workers’ compensation for bee stings? Possibly. Whether or not this work injury qualifies for workers’ compensation...
