Sole proprietors and independent contractors are both self-employed, but they may earn money differently. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

Christiana Jolaoso-Oloyede writes for media publications, B2B brands and nonprofits. Using her research, analytical and writing skills from her training as a lawyer, she focuses on garnering accurate ...

Working as a contractor, or hiring contractors, provides the flexibility that many workers and companies desire. In some scenarios, the independent contractor status works well. However, employers can ...

In the rapidly shifting terrain of Information Technology (IT), businesses are increasingly harnessing the power of independent contractors to boost their capabilities, drive innovation, and achieve ...

The U.S. Department of Labor’s independent contractor final rule went into effect Monday, after businesses scrambled last week to have it enjoined or halted through a preliminary injunction. DOL ...

The trucking industry has strong opinions about regulators’ independent contractor classification rules. But how important are these rules? The classification concerns a regulation that has little ...

At some point, you may need to hire an individual as an independent contractor to provide services to advance the strategic goals and programming of your department. Since these will be individuals ...

As a former claims handler and fraud investigator, Jason Metz has worked on a multitude of complex and multifaceted claims. The insurance industry can be seemingly opaque, and Jason enjoys breaking ...