Workshop to help business owners avoid regulatory noncompliance

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – If you operate a business, it’s essential to have a clear understanding of worker-classification rules.

“The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and the IRS are stepping up enforcement of worker classification regulations, and in today’s part-time economy, it may be harder than ever to avoid penalties,” states Karen Hall, a human resources expert at PAYCHEX^®.

An upcoming SCORE-Staten Island online seminar – “Independent Contractor or Employee: Do You Know the Difference?” – is designed to give business owners an awareness of the difference between independent contractors and employees, and help them avoid the pitfalls of noncompliance.

The free online workshop – facilitated by Hall and sponsored by Flagstar Bank – will take place Thursday, April 25, 1 to 2 p.m., via Zoom.

During the presentation, Hall will discuss a variety of topics during the workshop, including: The current DOL definitions of independent contractors and employees; employer (business owner) responsibilities as they apply to the diverse types of workers; methods of determining worker classification, and misclassification concerns, consequences and common mistakes.

A  question-and-answer session will follow.

HOW TO REGISTER

Those planning to attend the workshop may register online at https://www.score.org/statenisland/event/independent-contractor-or-employee, or leave a message for Marie at SCORE (718-727-1221) with their phone number and email address.

About SCORE-Staten Island

SCORE-Staten Island is dedicated to fostering a vibrant small-business community primarily in the New York City boroughs of Staten Island and Brooklyn, and nearby areas of New Jersey. The organization provides cost-free education and confidential mentoring to both aspiring and established entrepreneurs. Headquartered at 1855 Victory Boulevard, in the Salmon Real Estate Building, Castleton Corners, SCORE-Staten Island is Chapter 476 of the nationwide SCORE nonprofit association. A resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration, SCORE is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the SBA. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. For additional information, or to schedule an appointment, SCORE-Staten Island may be visited at https://score.org/statenisland; telephoned at 718-727-1221; emailed at [email protected], and visited on Meta/Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SCOREStatenIsland) and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/score-mentors-staten-island).

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