Do I need to file 1099s?

  • January 20, 2012

You likely need to file 1099s if your business made payments of $600 or more to sole proprietors, freelancers, or independent contractors in a given year.

Fixing misclassification? Pay the right amount

  • December 18, 2011

Sometimes, it becomes clear that an employee has been misclassified as exempt when she should really be an hourly employee. Employers that want to fix the situation can...

W2 or 1099 — Does It Really Matter?

  • December 05, 2011

Do you own a small business and pay workers to perform services for you? If so, are you wondering whether it matters whether you give them a W-2 or a 1099-MISC? Read on...

Using subcontractors during a strike

  • July 11, 2008

Q. We are putting together a strike contingency plan. One option we have considered is subcontracting out certain jobs for the duration of a strike. Are we obligated to...