Topic

Employment

Hiring, offer letters, at-will employment, wage basics, worker classification tests.

Guide · 1

US-FEDVerified Oct 17, 2026

Independent Contractor vs. Employee: How the Tests Work

Whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor determines tax withholding, unemployment insurance, workers' compensation, wage-and-hour obligations, and benefits eligibility. Misclassification ca…

Law change · 1

US-FEDEffective Jul 4, 2025Verified Oct 17, 2026

1099-NEC reporting threshold rises from $600 to $2,000

For payments made after December 31, 2025, businesses report payments to independent contractors on Form 1099-NEC when they total $2,000 or more in a year, up from $600. The threshold is adjusted for inflation…

Checklist · 2

UTVerified Oct 17, 2026

Hiring Your First Employee Checklist (Utah)

Administrative steps commonly involved when a Utah business hires its first employee. Employment law is detailed; use this as an orientation list and confirm requirements with official sources.

US-FEDVerified Oct 17, 2026

Independent Contractor Onboarding Checklist

Administrative steps commonly involved when engaging an independent contractor. Worker classification is fact-specific; this checklist covers paperwork only.

Glossary · 9