Posts Tagged ‘employee handbook’
Worker Status – When is a Worker an Employee?
Unless the worker is an independent contractor, the answer is always!
There are specific criteria to determine if a worker is an employee or an independent contractor. The key word in that sentence is “independent.” The most important factor is who is in control. This is covered in more detail in our March 2010 article Employee or Independent Contractor?
But there are several other issues that can also trip you up.
Why do I need an Employee Handbook?
There are many good reasons to have an employee handbook.
It is a lot of work to put one together, right? Not as much as you think and having one can be a life saver for your business. Having a written policy can be the determining factor in an employment dispute from an unemployment claim to a lawsuit.
