Kansas City Attorneys for Independent Contractor Matters

Independent contractors play an important role in their employers’ business operations. Employers who hire independent contractors are results-oriented. The independent contractor’s employer may not know how the contractor’s job gets done, but they make sure that it does get done. Importantly, there can be many legal issues that arise with independent contractor status. At Brady & Associates, we represent clients for misclassification lawsuits and a variety of independent contractor matters.

Who is an Independent Contractor?

Unfortunately, many employers are unaware of their responsibilities in regard to hiring independent contractors, or how the status of independent contractors differs from other employees. How do you know if you should be categorized as an independent contractor? Consider the following:

• Are you free to come and go as you please? Do you set your own hours?
• Does your employer provide the tools you need to perform your job duties, or do you provide them yourself?
• Do you work consistently for the same company, performing the same functions on different projects, or do you work on discrete projects for different employers?
• Most importantly: Does your job require the exercise of independent judgment and discretion?

Hiring independent contractors relieves employers from many duties: filing taxes, paying overtime, doing paperwork and more. Whether intentional or not, many employers try to control contractors as employees. Under the law, workers are either employees or independent contractors. Misclassifying a worker can cause any number of legal issues. Therefore, determining employee or independent contractor status is an important business decision.

Contact an Experienced Kansas City Employment Attorney

If you are facing a legal issue in connection with your independent contractor status, it’s important to have an attorney by your side who can advise you regarding the best course of action. Contact the employment lawyers at Brady & Associates for a confidential evaluation of your case. Call (913) 696-0925 or complete our online information form. Based in Leawood near Kansas City, we represent employees in Kansas, Missouri, and beyond.