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Misclassifying A Worker As An Independent Contractor When She Or He Is Really An Employee Can Be Costly

Misclassifying A Worker As An Independent Contractor When She Or He Is Really An Employee Can Be Costly

by David Oliver, Ryan Lione and Laura Fowler | Jun 12, 2018

There are many areas in which Texas business owners can rejoice in their freedom to define their own destiny; misclassifying a worker as an independent contractor when they should be characterized as an employee is not one! Do not make the mistake of not understanding...

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Austin, TX

3301 Northland Suite 101
Austin, Texas 78731
512-441-1411 (phone)
512-469-2975 (fax)
Hours:
9:00 to 5:00 Monday to Friday

Georgetown, TX

312 W. University Avenue
Georgetown, Texas 78626
512-441-1411 (phone)
512-469-2975 (fax)
Hours:
9:00 to 5:00 Monday to Friday

Hays County, Kyle, TX

1301 S Old Stagecoach Road
Kyle, TX 78640
512-441-1411 (phone)
512-469-2975 (fax)
Hours:
9:00 to 5:00 Monday to Friday

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