As courts continue to be critical of noncompete agreements, employers must remain informed and proactive to make sure their agreements can withstand judicial scrutiny. Around this time last year, we ...

Haynes Boone obtained a summary judgment in a commercial contract dispute representing Catalyst Strategic Advisors and Kondrup Enterprises. The ruling removes a significant liability for the firms, ...

Written independent contractor agreements provide you with legal protection. For most types of projects you might hire an independent contractor to do, the law does not require you to put anything in ...

Whether a company is a start-up, in growth mode, or looking to hire out-of-state workers, it may face a dilemma about whether to bring on a new worker as an employee or independent contractor. That ...

Are people who work with your business “independent contractors” or “employees?” The answer can be like the Florida weather: if you don’t like it, wait five minutes — or its business equivalent.

New York State recently enacted a new Article 44-A of the New York State General Business Law, known as the “Freelance Isn’t Free Act” (“Act”). Once it goes into effect on August 28, 2024, the Act ...

Engaging independent contractors has many benefits for companies, but misclassifying these employees can pose significant financial risk. Companies and their counsel should stay up to date on the ...

The U.S. Department of Labor’s independent contractor final rule eluded — temporarily, at least — lawsuits seeking to block it ahead of its effective date Monday, giving rise to several compliance ...

For heavy-duty trucking companies that use owner-operator drivers, it can be tough to stay ahead of the latest nuances in determining whether they are considered employees or independent contractors.

Working as a contractor, or hiring contractors, provides the flexibility that many workers and companies desire. In some scenarios, the independent contractor status works well. However, employers can ...

Having a contract for a company or independent contractor is essential as it outlines the terms and expectations, ensuring that both parties understand their roles, responsibilities, payment ...

In the rapidly shifting terrain of Information Technology (IT), businesses are increasingly harnessing the power of independent contractors to boost their capabilities, drive innovation, and achieve ...