The U.S. Department of Labor has issued an opinion letter ruling that motor carriers can supply independent contractors safety equipment such as dash cams, speed limiters and driver monitoring systems ...

Government agencies prefer employees instead of independent contractors. It is easier and far more reliable to collect payroll taxes and income tax withholdings from employers than from independent ...

The trucking industry has strong opinions about regulators’ independent contractor classification rules. But how important are these rules? The classification concerns a regulation that has little ...

Sole proprietors and independent contractors are both self-employed, but they may earn money differently. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

There are many paths to entrepreneurship, and for some aspiring business owners, becoming an independent contractor is a natural first step. But what exactly is an independent contractor, and how do ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Serenity Gibbons is a business consultant who covers entrepreneurs. After starting a business, people often find themselves ...

It is common knowledge that host agencies have to correctly identify outside salespeople as independent contractors or employees. It is well-known that keeping tax authorities satisfied is vital, but ...