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Are Those Independent Contractors Really Independent Contractors?


Total Credits: 1 including 1 Personnel/Human Resources - Non-technical

Average Rating:
   55
Categories:
ACPEN Industry Institute |  Human Resources |  Practice Management
Speaker:
Alana Ackels
Course Levels:
Intermediate
Duration:
1 Hour

Dates
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Description

Various legal tests are used to evaluate whether a worker should be classified as an employee or an independent contractor. There is no uniform standard or bright-line rule for determining whether an individual is properly classified as an independent contractor. Instead, the inquiry is always fact-intensive, and the analysis can vary based what body is performing it, i.e. the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”), Department of Labor (“DOL”), various state agencies, or the courts. This presentation will review the various tests and highlight some of the common, most important factors for consideration. 

 

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives
  • Understand worker classification

Major Subjects
  • Classification of workers as employees or independent contractors

Course Materials

Speaker

Alana Ackels's Profile

Alana Ackels Related Seminars and Products


Alana advises employers on minimizing risk, protecting their businesses, and navigating the multitude of state and federal laws governing the employer-employee relationship. She works with companies across all types of industries, including retail, hospitality and technology, and organizations that often have workforces distributed across the country. In recent years, she has developed a niche helping international businesses, with headquarters in jurisdictions as diverse as Australia and India, expand into U.S. markets.  

Whether managing regulatory compliance issues for a startup or growing business, helping an employer with a risky termination or navigating a whistleblower action, Alana adeptly balances legal exposure and business priorities across the employment law spectrum. She prepares employment, confidentiality and noncompetition agreements; employee handbooks; and other policies that reduce legal exposure. Alana uses her vast trial experience to help companies avoid mistakes that often lead to litigation. She also prepares injury benefit plans for employers who choose to opt out of workers compensation in Texas and manages the plan rollout for companies that go nonsubscriber.


Dates

Wed, Jan 15, 2025 - 10:00am to 11:06am CST
Tue, Jan 28, 2025 - 12:00pm to 01:06pm CST
Mon, Feb 03, 2025 - 02:00pm to 03:06pm CST
Tue, Feb 25, 2025 - 08:00am to 09:06am CST
Sat, Mar 08, 2025 - 09:00am to 10:06am CST
Mon, Mar 10, 2025 - 10:00am to 11:06am CDT
Mon, Mar 24, 2025 - 12:00pm to 01:06pm CDT
Tue, Apr 01, 2025 - 02:00pm to 03:06pm CDT
Wed, Apr 16, 2025 - 08:00am to 09:06am CDT
Sat, May 10, 2025 - 10:00am to 11:06am CDT
Fri, May 30, 2025 - 12:00pm to 01:06pm CDT
Mon, Jun 09, 2025 - 02:00pm to 03:06pm CDT
Tue, Jun 10, 2025 - 06:00pm to 07:06pm CDT
Mon, Jun 16, 2025 - 08:00am to 09:06am CDT
Thu, Jun 26, 2025 - 10:00am to 11:06am CDT

Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Prerequisites None
Advanced Preparation  None
Designed For

Business owners, advisors, HR professionals, payroll professionals, and managers

 


Original Recording Date

5/25/23

 


Yellow Book No
Course Developer Alana Ackels
Date Added to Catalog 5/17/2023

Additional Information

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Instructional Delivery Method

Group Internet Based


Course Registration Requirements

Online Registration


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Overall:      4.8

Total Reviews: 55

Comments

Tamara D

"Presenter was great!"

Tammy G

"Very informative - thank you."

Sandra S

"It would be good to see how this works for Americans working for non-American companies in Europe."

Rachel B

"Great presenter! "

Carol W

"Great job!"

Joseph L

"Very good seminar and speaker!"