1099 vs. W-2: Avoiding the Independent Contractor Trap
Think calling someone a “1099” keeps you safe? Think again. Misclassifying employees as independent contractors is one of the costliest mistakes employers make—triggering back pay, tax penalties, and lawsuits.
Time & Location
Sep 23, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM MDT
ZOOM
About the Event
This program is valid for .5 PDCs for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®
Description
Think calling someone a “1099” keeps you safe? Think again. Misclassifying employees as independent contractors is one of the costliest mistakes small employers make—triggering back pay, tax penalties, and lawsuits. In just 30 minutes, we’ll cut through the confusion and give you practical tools to get it right.
In this fast-paced 30-minute webinar, we’ll cut through the confusion and give you practical tools to evaluate worker classifications with confidence.
You’ll learn how to: