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Avoid Misclassification: Understand Independent Contractors

January 9, 2020 | posted by Abacus Payroll
The seemingly simple question of “employee or independent contractor?” is often the subject of many complicated and costly audits. As the gig economy continues to grow, employers should familiarize themselves with the distinct characteristics of which is which in order to steer clear of misclassification penalties. The best way to avoid misclassifying workers is to understand […]
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Temp-to-Hire Positions: What You Need to Know

May 18, 2017 | posted by Abacus Payroll
Benefits Hiring Temp to Hire Positions
Contracting specialist jobs is becoming an increasingly common practice in the world of business. Often, temporary hires—also known as “temps”—provide a cost-effective solution to an otherwise expensive and unwieldy problem; however, hiring temps also provides you with the opportunity to gauge their skillsets and, if pertinent to your business, field-vet potential new hires. Here’s what […]
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How to Pay Freelancers

December 9, 2015 | posted by Abacus Payroll
Payroll How to Pay Freelancers
As an employer, there may come a time when you decide to hire a third party to take care of an independent or extraneous project. Freelancers or independent contractors often provide a cost-effective, short-term solution to an otherwise costly problem, but paying them can be tricky. While it may be tempting to go off the […]
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