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To Pay or Not to Pay? Beware When Hiring Interns

Hiring Interns

The current economic situation in this country has led to an increase in the use of unpaid internships by companies, especially unpaid internships for young people who have been hit particularly hard by unemployment.  However, employers need to be extra careful in this regard since the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) recently announced [...]

Government Set To Crack Down on the Use of Independent Contractors

Employment Contact being signed by the employee

The legal landscape regarding the use of independent contractors has dramatically changed over the past several years.  For decades, employers’ use of independent contractors was not only rarely challenged, but it was also a way they could save significantly on labor and other costs associated with hiring employees.  [...]