What is the Difference Between an Independent Contractor and an Employee?
Generally, independent contractors render service for a specified result, set their own hours, are not required to follow management enforced rules, are paid by the job not by the hour and do not have a continuing relationship with management. Employers oftentimes improperly classify their employees as independent contractors in order to avoid complying with wage and hour law requirements, including payroll taxes, minimum wage and overtime, providing meal periods and rest breaks and reimbursing workers for business expenses incurred while performing their jobs.
