Law: Employment Law: Employers should beware of independent contractors, could create liability

In an uncertain economy, many companies rely upon independent contractors for staffing. What might seem like an optimal staffing strategy can pose significant risks. The U.S. and Washington state governments are cracking down on companies that treat workers as contractors when those workers really function as employees.

Puget Sound Business Journal by Michael Droke and Jennifer Berry, Guest Columnists

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