Form SS-8, 1099 vs W2 - Is your Worker an Independent Contractor or an Employee?

Why Should You Attend:

According to the US Department of Labor, the Supreme Court has said that there is no definition that solves all problems relating to the employer-employee relationship under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The court has also said that determination of the relationship cannot be based on isolated factors or upon a single characteristic, but depends upon the circumstances of the whole activity. The goal of the analysis is to determine the underlying economic reality of the situation and whether the individual is economically dependent on the supposed employer.

This webinar will equip employers with critical information required to determine the most appropriate status for those individuals rendering services. Other key topics to be addressed will include:

• Audit checklist for maintaining independent contractor status
• What every employer should know about hiring personnel as independent contractors
• Resources for tax-related information

Areas Covered in the Webinar:

• Three common law-rules regarding employment status
• IRS-20 factors test
• Form SS-8, Form 1099-Misc, Form W-9
• Employment tax obligations
• Discussion of relevant federal and state laws
• Dos and don’ts during contract development for independent contractors
• Dos and don’ts after contract is signed and work begins
• Dos and don’ts while an independent contractor’s work is in progress

Who Will Benefit:

• Federal and state government employers
• Government contractors and sub-contractors
• Small business owners
• Human resource and talent management professionals
• Managers
• Supervisors
• Accountants and CPAs
• CFOs
• Controllers
• Tax managers
• Payroll professionals
• Bookkeepers

Instructor Profile:

Diana Chomichuk is a human resource strategist and president of HR Inc. With over 17 years of strategic human resources experience, Ms. Chomichuk is a leader, practitioner, expert, facilitator, professional speaker, coach, and author. She has led corporate human resources for an advanced manufacturing business, worked for corporate human resources in government service, developed the business of one of the 50 Best Employers in Canada, and served in various senior management roles. With a Bachelor of Commerce (Honors) degree, she is a designated CHRP (Certified Human Resource Professional) and holds certificates in: human resource management, volunteer management, adult education, change management, leadership, and organizational development. Ms. Chomichuk is a member of the board of directors for the Human Resource Management Association. She is also a designated CMC (Certified Management Consultant). She instructs students and professionals in human resource management at an international college. Ms. Chomichuk is HR Inc.’s lead facilitator for human resource management, performance skills management, and leadership training programs. She has delivered training to professionals, managers, and supervisors in various organizations. She has been invited to speak to various community and special interest groups such as universities, colleges, and professional associations. She has also lent her expertise on air through radio interviews centered on employee retention, skills shortages, and key talent recruitment issues. An active professional speaker, she has been invited as a guest speaker to present and facilitate on topics such as recruitment, rewards, retention, recognition, career management, wellness, work-life balance, and workplace generations. As a facilitator-trainer, Ms. Chomichuk is known to be a dynamic speaker.

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