Great Lakes Insurance Services Group
If you are using sub-contractors in your business; the department of labor has issued it’s final joint employer rule on Sunday.
This is important because you could be charged workers compensation premium for your sub-contractors employees.
When using sub-contractors make sure you are aware of the new four factor “balancing test”
-Who hires and fires the employee
-Supervises and controls the employee’s work schedule or condition of employment to a substantial degree
-Determines the employee’s rate and payment method
-Maintains employee’s employment records