Contractors vs. Employees

Hiring someone new is incredibly exciting, but it comes with real responsibility! Before you hire your next team member, you need to understand just how serious it is that they are classified correctly as either an employee or a contractor.

Getting this wrong can cost your business in penalties, back taxes, fines, and even potential lawsuits!

This guide is designed to help you learn more about classifying your new team member correctly, so that you understand how to pay them, which onboarding documents you need from them, and how to avoid paying the consequences of getting the classification wrong!

This guide is for informational purposes only and isn’t intended as legal, tax, or financial advice. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this content, please consult with a tax accountant or employment attorney for advice specific to your hiring situation.