independent contractors Archives

Philly.com

Worker classification rules are changing. Employers should pay close attention, lawyers say.

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Do you classify workers as independent contractors or employees? The difference could be very expensive for business owners, and…

Gene MarksAugust 26, 2025

Washington Times

Four reasons companies should ignore the DOL’s new worker classification rule

(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) A new rule from the Department of Labor goes into effect on March 11, and it…

Gene MarksJanuary 30, 2024

Philly.com

New labor rule could require businesses to pay a lot more for contract workers

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) The Department of Labor finalized and issued a new rule last week that impacts how businesses of…

Gene MarksJanuary 16, 2024

The Hill

The PRO Act threatens the independence of freelancers and contractors

(This article originally appeared in The Hill) For small businesses that use 1099 contractors, that practice is eventually going to end. In fact, the end…

Gene MarksMarch 11, 2021

Philly.com

As Congress scrutinizes gig worker rules, small-business owners need to know the basics

(This post originally appeared on Philly.com) Democrats in the U.S. House just passed the Protecting the Right to Organize Act,

Gene MarksFebruary 24, 2021

Washington Times

Here is what small businesses fear most about a Joe Biden presidency

(This post originally appeared on The Washington Times) When you add up the numbers, President Trump actually received more popular votes in the swing states

Gene MarksNovember 12, 2020

The Hill

The coronavirus just ended independent contracting as we know it

(This post originally appeared on The Hill) Well, it was a good run, but soon it will be time to say goodbye to all those…

Gene MarksMay 28, 2020

Philly.com

New Jersey laws will make it harder for small businesses to use independent contractors

(This post originally appeared on Philly.com) A hotly contested law that went into effect in California this year will significantly change the rules governing how

Gene MarksFebruary 26, 2020

The Hill

Employers and contractors enjoy a harmonious relationship

(This post originally appeared on The Hill) On Monday, the U.S. Labor Department (DOL) wrote a letter to a company that employs independent contractors. In the letter, the…

Gene MarksMay 3, 2019

Philly.com

How small businesses can use independent contractors and avoid problems with the IRS and other agencies

(This post originally appeared on Philly.com) I use a lot of independent contractors in my small business. Can you blame me? With an independent contractor…

Gene MarksApril 9, 2019