The expansion of the modern gig economy has generated an ever-changing landscape of laws surrounding the engagement of independent contractors. In particular, the courts and federal and state government agencies have differed in responding to whether an individual should be considered an independent contractor or an employee. Although the benefits of using independent contractors in your workforce can be financially attractive, the risk of misclassification can have dire consequences. This is especially challenging for companies operating in multiple jurisdictions.
In this practical webinar, you will receive a detailed overview of the recent trends in determining who is an independent contractor, with an emphasis on comparing the benefits and risks of their use. In addition, you will learn best practices to ensure employer compliance with the multi-level laws surrounding independent contractors.
Upon course completion, you will be able to:
- Better distinguish between independent contractors and employees in your workforce.
- Identify the benefits and risks of engaging independent contractors
- Implement best practices when creating or continuing independent contractor relationships.
Mark S. Goldstein
Reed Smith
Mark Goldstein is Counsel in the New York office of Reed Smith and a member of the firm’s Labor & Employment Group. His practice is focused on helping companies in New York and around the world manage their workplace needs on a variety of day-to-day and also big-picture workplace issues. He also defends employers in a wide range of employment litigation matters and advises clients on all aspects of employment-related issues in corporate transactions. Mr. Goldstein frequently blogs about federal, state, and local workplace developments on EmploymentLawWatch.com, Reed Smith’s employment law blog.
Alexandra Manfredi
Reed Smith
Alexandra is an associate in the New York office of Reed Smith and a member of the firm’s Labor & Employment Group. She represents and advises employers on a range of employment and labor law matters. Her practice includes defending employers against claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, as well as wage-and-hour, whistleblower, and leave violations before federal and state courts and administrative agencies. She also has experience representing employers and individual defendants in claims of sexual harassment in the workplace and educational environment. Ms. Manfredi also advises on all aspects of the employer-employee relationship from hire to separation, assisting employers with the daily management of employment issues and counseling on best practices and compliance.
Leora Grushka
Reed Smith
Leora is a staff attorney in the New York office of Reed Smith and a member of the firm’s Labor & Employment Group. Her practice includes counseling and advising clients on a variety of employee-relations issues, including discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims, as well as compliance with federal, state and local employment laws and regulations. Prior to joining Reed Smith, Ms. Grushka acted as lead counsel and performed all aspects of litigation to defend employers and management-level employees in a wide range of employment litigation matters. She represented her clients in single-plaintiff, multi-plaintiff, class and collective action Federal and State Court employment litigation, including discrimination and retaliation claims brought under Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FLSA.
CLE Credits (Law)
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In some CLE states, the course will be submitted to the bar after you register. If for any reason the course is not approved, we will fully refund your registration fee. If a state is listed on this course, then we are confident the course fits that state's standards and already is or will be approved for credit.
HR Credits
| Credit | Value | Type | Format |
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| HRCI | 1.25 |
General |
On-Demand/Recording |
| SHRM | 1.25 | On-Demand/Recording |
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