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“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”

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·      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

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Have you planned in your yearend financial review a look at the “What Ifs”?   It is my belief that in your review of how your business is doing financially, having a short discussion with your accountant and/or banker, lawyer, and insurance agent about the “What Ifs” would benefit your confidence in moving forward with your plans.  These reviews should be done yearly if not more often.

UI/UX design is a field where progressive changes occur every year. The reason for such rapid development is evolving digitalization. While several years ago, we would have wondered how voice assistants performed commands, nowadays, it is a reality no one feels impressed with.