Before a Contractor Complaint Turns Into an IRS Problem
A contractor complaint can mean two very different fires — a payment dispute, or a misclassification claim that pulls in the IRS or Department of Labor. Attorney Tamsen Horton breaks down how to tell which one you're facing, the DRILL to run the moment it lands, and the fire extinguisher (a real signed contractor agreement) that keeps most of these from ever starting.
Show notes:
Bringing on a contractor feels like growth — until a message shows up weeks or months later saying they weren't paid, that they think they should've been an employee, or that they're owed something you didn't expect…
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