Hiring workers can involve liability for homeowners and businesses alike, even if the workers hired are only part-time or temporary. An employer should be careful when deciding to classify a worker as an employee versus an independent contractor. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) imposes severe penalties upon businesses and homeowners if a worker is misclassified as an independent contractor, rather than an employee. Effective January 1, 2013, Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) […]
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