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Legal Update: New rules for 1099 Independent Contractors in California
Speakers
Douglas Farmer; Attorney & Managing Shareholder; Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart
Jason Posel; SVP Strategy & Solutions; ClearPath Workforce Management
Summary
This webinar covers the new California law (SB 459) that came into effect on January 1st 2012 which introduces huge penalties for cases of Independent Contractor misclassification. Topics covered include: Federal and State Legislative Update, Potential Financial Liabilities, Evolving and Diverse Legal Standards, Key Factors for Determining IC Status, Mitigating Your Risk / Best Practices.
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WEBCAST: Legal update on new rules for using 1099 Independent Contractors in California
CLICK HERE TO VIEW A RECORDING OF THIS WEBCAST
Dates and Times: 26th January at 12pm PST/ 3pm EST
8th February at 11am PST / 2pm EST
Presenters: Jason Posel; SVP Strategy & Solutions; ClearPath Workforce Management
Douglas Farmer; Attorney & Managing Shareholder; Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart
A new California law that came into effect on January 1st introduces huge penalties, in addition to liability under existing law, for cases of Independent Contactor misclassification. Driven by a need for increased revenues and a perceived tax gap of billions of dollars, federal and state agencies are pursuing companies who may be misclassifying Independent Contractors more aggressively than ever.
This new law subjects companies and individuals to penalties of up to $25,000 per violation for misclassification, creates employer liability for fees and deductions imposed on misclassified contractors, and makes consultants and others who advise businesses on independent contractor issues subject to liability.
If your company uses Independent Contractors, are you sure that they are properly engaged?
Could your company afford the possible fines, back taxes, interest and retroactive benefits if you get caught misclassifying workers?
This webcast will:
- Provide insight on SB 459 that became law on January 1, 2012;
- Cover the latest legislative and regulatory issues focused on worker misclassification, including IRS’ contractor “amnesty” program;
- Examine ways to determine who qualifies as a 1099 contractor and who should be a W-2,
- Evaluate the risks companies have who misclassify workers, including possible financial penalties of reclassification, co-employment risk, wage and hour related issues;
- Identify strategies for mitigating the risks of misclassification;
- Reveal best practices for engaging contingent labor and Independent Contractors
The full content of SB 459 can be viewed here.
Join us on this webcast to help ensure your company is better protected.
WEBCAST: Institute of Human Resources advisory board discussion on Industry Trends in Contingent Workforce Management
Webcast Topic: Industry Trends in Contingent Workforce Management
Date: January 30, 2012
Time: 11am Eastern / 8am Pacific
Jason Posel, senior vice president of strategy and solutions for ClearPath has been invited to share his expertise on “Industry Trends in Contingent Workforce Management” during the Institute for Human Resources Virtual Workshop on January 30th. The webcast is part of a two day virtual conference that is the fourth in a series of workshops in the IHR Contract Workforce & Talent Exchange Certification Program.
The panel will focus their attention on looking at ways in which organizations can be positioned to properly address the challenges today’s economic climate places on their contingent workforce planning and management.
Topics on the agenda to discuss include:
- Preliminary IHR Contingent Workforce Survey data
- Talent acquisition in contingent workforces – how effective is your sourcing practices?
- Integrating the contingent workforce into the overall talent mix – how are “temporary” workers incorporated into your organization?
- Vendor neutrality truths and myths
- Risks associated with contingent workforces – legislative trends and legal precedence
- Cost/value assessment of contingent workforces
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HR.com Webcast Presented by ClearPath & the law firm of Ogletree Deakins
Webcast Topic: Urgent California Legislative Update on Contract Labor
Date: December 8, 2011
A new California law that will come into effect on January 1st introduces huge penalties, in addition to liability under existing law, for cases of Independent Contactor misclassification. Driven by a need for increased revenues and a perceived tax gap of billions of dollars, federal and state agencies are pursuing companies who may be misclassifying Independent Contractors more aggressively than ever.
This new California law subjects companies and individuals to penalties of up to $25,000 per violation for misclassification, creates employer liability for fees and deductions imposed on misclassified contractors, and makes consultants and others who advise businesses on independent contractor issues subject to liability.
This session will:
- Look at the latest legislative and regulatory issues focused on worker misclassification, including California’s SB 459 and the IRS’ contractor “amnesty” program;
- Provide insight and advice on SB 459 that was signed into law by the governor on October 9th and will become law on January 1, 2012;
- Review recent court cases, with a focus on California, and the impact they could have on your business;
- Provide insight in to what is driving the increasingly aggressive federal and state approach to Independent Contractor status;
- Examine ways to determine who qualifies as a 1099 contractor and who should be a W-2, including IRS, DOL, EDD and other federal and state agency guidelines;
- Evaluate what the risks are for companies who misclassify workers, including possible financial penalties of reclassification, co-employment risk, wage and hour related issues;
- Discuss policies that your company can implement to balance legal risk against commercial needs;
- Identify strategies for mitigating the risks of misclassification;
- Reveal best practices for engaging contingent labor and Independent Contractors
2011 CW Risk Forum
October 5-6, 2011 | The Red Rock Casino • Resort • Spa, Las Vegas
ClearPath is a proud sponsor of the 2011 CW Risk Forum.
Some companies know their workforce risk, some do not… the government will not differentiate. The current status of new regulations and legislation will be discussed at 2011 CW Risk Forum. Are you sure you are in compliance?
In its third year, the CW Risk Forum is even more essential than before as scrutiny of permanent and temporary labor intensifies. The key to managing your risk and being in compliance with current laws is to be proactive and staying on top of the myriad of current legislation and regulations being passed – in what seems to be daily occurrence. The CW Risk Forum is a conference designed for corporate managers of contingent labor programs where it is imperative to know current and best practices for managing contingent workforce related risks in many areas including:
- Co-Employment
- Classifying Independent Contractors
- Using Statement of Work (SOW) Consultants
- Business Continuity Issues
- FMLA, EEO, Title VII Wage and Hour Issues
Ogletree Deakins & ClearPath Webinar: Contigent Workers - Managing the Risks
Date: Thursday April 28, 2011
Time: 11am Pacific, 12pm Mountain, 1pm, Central, 2pm Eastern
As the use of contingent labor increases, both federal and state agencies and plaintiffs’ attorneys are increasing their focus on independent contractor misclassification. This session will explore strategies and practices for compliantly engaging contract workers, both individually and via third-party firms, to help companies ensure they avoid ending up on the wrong side of an audit or class action lawsuit.
Topics include:
- The rules and regulations determining independent contractor status. Understand the key distinctions between independent contractors and employees;
- The risks of independent contractor misclassification and the penalties of reclassification;
- The strategies and practices for mitigating misclassification risk, including key contract terms, defensible policies and procedures, and comprehensive training programs;
- The benefits of using a third party for evaluating independent contractor status; and
- Reclassification strategies.
Speakers
Kevin P. Hishta (Olgletree Deakins)
Jason Posel (ClearPath Workforce Management)
James M. McGrew - Moderator (Olgletree Deakins)
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$99.00
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