W2 Employee or 1099 Independent Contractor?

Do you know how to tell if you’ve hired a W2 employee or a 1099 independent contractor?

When you add to your workforce, there are behavioral, financial, and relationship control factors that determine whether the person you are hiring ought to be classified as an employee or an independent contractor.

Although you and your worker might agree to their hiring as an independent contractor, this doesn’t safeguard you against compliance liability. Use this guide to help you assess whether someone in your business ought to be classified as a W2 employee or 1099 independent contractor.