Classification of Independent Contractor or Employee in Massachusetts

A Seminar Presented by Employment and Tax Attorneys at Morse, Barnes-Brown & Pendleton — February 2, 2012

WALTHAM, MA — Business law firm Morse, Barnes-Brown & Pendelton (MBBP) will host a seminar titled, "Independent Contractor or Employee – How Should Businesses Respond to the Rising Risks of Misclassification?" to be held Thursday, February 2, 2012 at the firm's Waltham, MA, offices.

Changes to the independent contractor test in the Massachusetts wage law have led to hundreds of misclassification lawsuits against businesses (and many officers) seeking mandatory treble damages and attorneys’ fees.

This program, will review these latest developments regarding classification of independent contractors and answer the following questions:

• Is it possible to treat a person as an independent contractor in Massachusetts?
• What is the DOL/IRS enforcement initiative and how might it affect your business?
• Should employer consider the IRS voluntary settlement program?
• What are the implications of the recent Massachusetts franchisee cases?
• Can employers use employee leasing companies as an alternative to independent contractors?

For more information, directions, or to register, please visit the event page: Independent Contractor or Employee?

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