I work as an affiliate with the Interaction Institute for Social Change <http://interactioninstitute.org>. We affiliates are employees, filling out timesheets for the hours worked. Let me know if you have more questions about how it works, Christine. On Mon, Nov 20, 2017 at 9:31 AM, Christine Dutton <cgdutton7 at gmail.com> wrote: > These are exactly some of the things I've been thinking. We will finalize > our decision after seeking legal advisement. Thank you! > > On Mon, Nov 20, 2017 at 9:29 AM, Don Lesser <dlesser at ptraining.com> wrote: > >> I have always found the language of “not closely supervised” as a >> standard for contractors to be stupid. If I hire a contractor to rebuild a >> bathroom or teach a particular class or to program a specific module, I >> have defined the job. I don’t want a new living room, a different class, or >> a phone app instead of an SQL database. So I am telling the contractor what >> to do which seems in conflict with the rules. I don’t tell a carpenter >> which hammer to use or how to install a stud. I do tell a trainer what >> materials to use, which examples to use, and my standards for professional >> behavior. I do tell a consultant to use the development platform the client >> uses since no client will, for example, allow us to use MS Access instead >> of Crystal Reports, which they use for all other reporting. >> >> >> >> That said, informally, if you hire a contractor, train them in your >> materials, and then let them teach it, it seems you have enough of a >> hands-off relationship for a 1099. Most of the contracting agencies I know >> of, however, have gone to a W2 without benefits because it protects them. >> The exception is if the contractor has a corporation. (Not sure about LLCs, >> partnerships, etc.) In this case, the agencies are OK paying the >> corporation and letting the contractor take care of taxes. >> >> >> >> Another potential issue is that all contractors are required to have >> Workman’s Comp insurance for themselves. As a corporation, I have been >> required to pay for Workman’s Comp insurance for all my contractors just as >> though they were employees. Only one contractor I know of actually has WC >> insurance. I am not addressing telling untruths to your insurance agency. >> That is between you and them. >> >> >> >> Decide what will let you sleep better and check with your accountant to >> be sure. >> >> >> >> Don Lesser >> >> Pioneer Training, Inc. >> >> 139B Damon Road, Ste 8 >> <https://maps.google.com/?q=139B+Damon+Road,+Ste+8+Northampton,+MA+01060+(413&entry=gmail&source=g> >> >> Northampton, MA 01060 >> <https://maps.google.com/?q=139B+Damon+Road,+Ste+8+Northampton,+MA+01060+(413&entry=gmail&source=g> >> >> (413) 387-1040 >> >> dlesser at ptraining.com >> >> www.ptraining.com >> >> >> >> *From:* hidden-discuss-bounces at lists.hidden-tech.net [mailto: >> hidden-discuss-bounces at lists.hidden-tech.net] *On Behalf Of *Christine >> Dutton >> *Sent:* Monday, November 20, 2017 7:50 AM >> *To:* Christine Dutton <cgdutton7 at gmail.com>; Hidden-Tech Listserv < >> hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net> >> *Subject:* [Hidden-tech] Question Regarding Consulting >> >> >> >> Hi Hidden Tech Folks! >> >> I have a question regarding consulting status with organizations. I have >> a client who is forming their business with a focus on delivering diversity >> workshops. The client would like to work with consultants, but the >> consultants will be required to train on workshop delivery. Beyond the >> training, the trainers will not be closely supervised. Please let me know >> if you have worked as a consultant for an organization with this type of >> arrangement. It would be great if you could share the name of the >> organization you were working with. My goal is to ensure that the >> consultancy arrangement is designed within legal requirements. >> >> Thank you! >> >> Christine >> > > > _______________________________________________ > Hidden-discuss mailing list - home page: http://www.hidden-tech.net > Hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net > > You are receiving this because you are on the Hidden-Tech Discussion list. > If you would like to change your list preferences, Go to the Members > page on the Hidden Tech Web site. > http://www.hidden-tech.net/members > -- *How can I help?*413-522-5409 Find me on LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennjohnson413> Click here <http://youtu.be/qgjs0Z_mUdg> to watch my YouTube video about the power of listening. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.hidden-tech.net/pipermail/hidden-discuss/attachments/20171120/5a75394a/attachment-0001.html