In an article published on June 1, 2023 in HR.com’s HR Legal and Compliance, Matthew Iverson discusses worker misclassification and shares insights on how companies can prevent these issues at the state and federal level.

“Companies whose business models require contracting, like many gig economy companies, should fully understand the potential liability risks inherent in the way they operate,” says Iverson. “In many cases, misclassification exposure can be minimized, or at least reduced, by tweaking the contractual relationships to better comport with applicable law or by incorporating contractual safeguards against mass liability, like arbitration clauses. If your business model depends on independent contractors, informed legal advice is essential.”

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