Category Independent Contractor
Commissioned Salespersons: Getting Hired, Fired, and Paid
by Bryan Lane Berson, Esq. Download PDF: Commissioned Salespersons A. Researching the Company Before beginning to work as a salesperson – as an employee or independent contractor –carefully research the company for which you plan to sell products. Your compensation depends on the merchandise, shipping, and prompt, accurate payment. If possible, ask customers whether they […]
Contractor Agreements and Accident Reports
by Bryan Lane Berson, Esq. Property owners hire many types of contractors (e.g., custodians, snow removers, repairmen), and their actions or negligence may cause accidents. Injured parties will likely sue property owners and the contractors. Thus, owners should insist that contractor agreements contain insurance and indemnification provisions. Owners should insist that before work begins, they […]
Independent Contractors: Structuring Relationships with Workers
by Bryan Lane Berson, Esq. Last month, we compared independent contractor and employment relationships. The nature of the relationship between a worker and company depends on the circumstances. Greater control over workers and the performance of their work tends to point towards employment, whereas less control points to independent contracting. Rarely, is the distinction clear. […]
Worker Classifications: Independent Contractors and Employees
by Bryan Lane Berson, Esq. Organizations need personnel to perform services or produce goods. Depending on the nature of the relationship and the degree of control the company exercises over the worker, a worker can be classified as an employee or independent contractor. Most employment relationships are “at will,” which means that the employer can […]
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