Employee Classification Archives

Kimberly Prescott
Blog
October 20, 2025

Are You Misclassifying Employees? Here’s Why It Could Cost You

If your business hires both employees and independent contractors, worker classification might not be the most thrilling topic. However, it’s one that can quietly cause serious financial trouble if handled incorrectly. Many companies think they’ve got it figured out, only to discover later that their “contractor” should have been a W-2 employee all along.

Kimberly Prescott
Blog
July 7, 2025

HR Red Flags That Could Get Your Business Sued (And How to Fix Them)

When it comes to managing people, even well-meaning companies can land in hot water. Workplace lawsuits are often the result of preventable mistakes, especially in areas like hiring, firing, and compensation. If you’re not paying close attention to how your HR policies are implemented, you might be opening the door to serious legal risk.

Below are some of the most common red flags that lead to trouble, along with practical ways to avoid them.

Kimberly Prescott
Blog
June 23, 2025

The Hidden Costs of Misclassifying Employees: Are You at Risk?

Employee classification isn’t just HR jargon. It’s a legal line businesses can’t afford to cross. Misclassifying a worker as an independent contractor instead of a W-2 employee might seem harmless or even cost-effective at first. But the consequences are anything but.

The IRS and Department of Labor (DOL) have been ramping up enforcement in recent years, and businesses of all sizes are finding themselves under scrutiny. If your company hasn’t reviewed its employee classification practices recently, you could be exposing yourself to hefty fines, back taxes, and even lawsuits.