Policy · 1h ago
Misclassifying Remote Devs as Contractors Risks Back Taxes
Misclassifying remote developers as independent contractors when they function like employees exposes companies to back taxes, penalties, and wage claims. Three different legal tests—IRS, state ABC, and DOL economic-reality—can disagree on the same facts. Audit triggers include fixed hours, exclusive availability, and company-issued tools, regardless of signed contracts.
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The article rightly warns that a signed contract doesn't shield startups from misclassification risk, but the legal landscape is fragmented and enforcement varies by jurisdiction.
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