Contractor vs Employee: How to Avoid Misclassifying Your Global Workers in 2024
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The recent Worker Classification Rule introduced by the US Department of Labor is just one example of how countries are tightening their laws around the misclassification of contractors.
The risks for businesses that misclassify their contractors are numerous. Fines and penalties. Lawsuits. Reputational damage.
Navigating the laws and regulatory frameworks around the correct classification of your workers can feel particularly difficult if you run a global company.
Watch this recorded interview where we explain:
- The latest updates to contractor classification laws in key markets that every company needs to know.
- How to ensure your current & future independent contractors are correctly classified in line with local labour laws.
- Strategies to avoid misclassification, including partnering with an EOR to migrate your contractors to full employees.
About our panelists
About our moderators
George Britton is a distinguished sales professional, currently serving as the Director of Sales at Omnipresent. His career showcases a swift ascent through various sales leadership roles, including Head of Sales at both Sideways 6 and Apperio, Global Head of Sales at BridgeU, and multiple positions at GoCardless, where he contributed to significant projects. Before these roles, he was involved in sales and client management at TheFork UK and OpenMarket, and began his career focusing on cloud computing solutions in the construction industry at Sword CTSpace.
Educationally, George holds a BSc in Accounting with Economics from the University of Bristol, where he was also the President of the Rugby Union club, and studied at the Université de Toulouse – Faculté de Sciences Sociales. He is highly regarded by colleagues for his exceptional sales and leadership skills, methodical work approach, and his ability to clearly guide and support his team, alongside his professional demeanor and proactive client engagement.
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