Independent Contractors

With the U.S. government and state officials aggressively pursuing employers who misclassify employees as independent contractors, the issue of "who is legitimately an independent contractor" has taken on renewed significance. Properly classifying individuals as independent contractors is not easy, and involves a myriad of tests and rules.

Student Interns

As more employers utilize volunteers and unpaid interns, few employers are aware that federal and state law restrict an employer’s ability to retain such individuals without paying them minimum wage.

Join us as Jules Z. Halpern, Esq., a leading employment law attorney, will help you meet your legal obligations by providing guidance on these wide-reaching, yet difficult issues.

Independent Contractor Issues

• What are the risks and liabilities in misclassifying individuals as independent contractors?
• How to deal with the issue as it arises.
• What kind of questions do the government agencies ask during an audit?
• What are the “red flags” the government looks for?
• The key tests and factors in determining independent contractor status.
• What elements need to be included in an Independent Contractor agreement?

Volunteer/Unpaid Intern Issues

• What are the risks of utilizing volunteers and unpaid interns who may not be eligible for unpaid status?
• What factors are considered when determining whether such an arrangement is lawful?
• Are the rules different for “non-profit” organizations versus “for-profit” businesses?

INSTRUCTOR PROFILE

Jules Z. Halpern, Esq. is founder and principal of Halpern Employment Law Advisors, a law firm representing management in workplace matters. Halpern Employment Law Advisors has offices in New York City, Long Island and New Jersey. The firm’s New Jersey office is managed by their associate, Michael S. Katzen, Esq.

Jules is a leading expert and speaker in the fields of employee relations, human resources policies and programs, and legal compliance. Before establishing Halpern Employment Law Advisors, Jules held various senior level human resources and employment law roles within major corporations. He was Senior Director of Employee Relations and employment law counsel at Random House, Inc., the senior employment attorney at The Home Insurance Company and its affiliated companies, and a human resources consultant.

Jules Z. Halpern
Halpern Employment Law Advisors

New York City Phone: 212-786-7380
Long Island Phone: 516-466-3200
Email: jhalpern@halpernadvisors.com
www.halpernadvisors.com

* 90-minute webinar (Travel-Free) delivered over the phone and Internet.
* Unlimited listeners per connection - bring the entire department.
* Q&A session with the expert.

This event will be presented live by phone together with a PowerPoint presentation to be viewed on your computer. Internet access is not required for phone-only participants. The PowerPoint slides will be provided shortly before the event. Once you register, you will receive an email which is your receipt and which includes your instructions for dialing in and logging on. You will also receive an email reminder 24 hours before the webinar.