The so-called “gig” economy has more and more companies classifying workers as independent contractors. Are these workers employees? What factors are considered in making the determination? How do attorneys prove and disprove an employee-employer relationship?
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The so-called “gig” economy has more and more companies classifying workers as independent contractors. Are these workers employees? What factors are considered in making the determination? How do attorneys prove and disprove an employee-employer relationship?
James B. Hardy, Taxman, Pollock, Murray & Bekkerman, LLC, Chicago*
Michelle L. LaFayette, Ganan & Shapiro PC, Chicago**
