Hire him as an employee and he’s an employee. Hire her as an independent contractor, she’s an independent contractor. Employees get W-2’s and are eligible for benefits. Independent contractors get 1099’s, and aren’t. Easy, right? If it were that simple, the Department of Labor, the IRS and various states would not be fielding an increasing […]
Expressing Breast Milk in the Workplace
Best employment practices should motivate employers to accommodate mothers who make reasonable requests to express breast milk in the workplace. If a family friendly workplace and best practices don’t provide sufficient motivation, avoiding legal liability should. Depending upon the industry you are in, your geographic location, and the type of employee making the request (e.g., […]