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How to Avoid Two Key Risks When Engaging Independent Contractors

The explosive growth of the gig economy means more and more Americans are earning money through nontraditional, short-term, and contract work. Gallup found that 28% of workers have some type of self-employment. Of those, about 14% rely on self-employment as their primary income. Independent contractors (IC) are essential to this gig economy, and organizations increasingly turn…