What You Should Know About Individual Contractors and Workers Compensation Insurance
Hiring individual contractors has its advantages. It lowers a company’s operating costs while still providing the manpower a company needs for occasional projects and/or peak season demands. It enables a company to take on special projects without the need to hire and train a full-time employee. At the same time, a business owner should be aware of the insurance-related implications of hiring a contractor. California law clearly states that unlicensed contractors who engage in work that requires a license are considered (for insurance purposes) to be employees of the company. […]
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