Contractors Blogs
Pros and Cons: Self-Employed Contractors in the Gig Economy
With the rise of the gig economy, self-employed contractors have become an essential part of business growth across the ...
Should I Be a Contractor or Employee? A Guide for Remote Professionals
As a remote professional, it’s important to understand the differences between working as a contractor and an employee. ...
Independent Contractor vs. Sole Proprietor: What’s the Difference?
The main differences between an independent contractor and a sole proprietor are the way income is tracked and how the p...
Independent Contractor Misclassification: Is Canada Less Strict Than the U.S.?
Some Canadian employers believe the risks of independent contractor misclassification are more severe for companies in t...
Four Steps to Assess Foreign Independent Contractor Risk
Companies often use foreign independent contractors as a faster, easier way to test new overseas markets without establi...
Avoiding Independent Contractor Risks in the UK
Employee classification is complex in the United Kingdom. Foreign employers are often unaware of these complexities—whic...
Avoiding Independent Contractor Risks in Canada
As is true in other areas in the world, independent contractors are incredibly common in Canada. They are, however, not ...
Avoiding Independent Contractor Risks in Singapore
Independent contractors are common in Singapore. Unfortunately, they can be designated as misclassified employees when n...
Working with Contractors In Egypt: What You Need to Know
Egypt saw more than its share of political and social turmoil after former president, Hosni Mubarak, was forced out of o...
What Is a 1099 Employee? 5 Things You Should Know When Hiring
There has been a recent boom in hiring independent contractors, specifically 1099 employees, due to the communications r...