There’s a new sheriff in town when it comes to worker misclassification. Many employers use 1099 independent contractors (ICs) to reduce the costs associated with workers. By utilizing ICs, employers avoid paying the employer share of payroll taxes, the expenses…

If your client requests a credit check on a candidate for a professional contract assignment, you should do it, right? Not necessarily. You could actually be breaking the law if you comply with this simple client request! Nine states (California,…

According to a recent Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) article, I-9 audits are on the rise (membership may be required). In 2004, only three audits were conducted compared with 3,004 in 2012. Simple paperwork errors can cost employers up…

Today’s “Top Echelon Recruiting Tip” comes from industry trainer Greg Doersching of The Griffin Search Group.  The tip involves using both a job board and social media in order to uncover the name of a hiring authority at a company that’s…

When you hear about contract-to-direct arrangements, you usually hear about how client companies use them to test drive candidates. These arrangements give companies the chance to see a potential new hire “in action” rather than just depending on the typical…

According to Forrest Gump, “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” The same could be said of hiring. Despite companies best hiring efforts, they are often unpleasantly surprised by what they get. Citing…