Guide · 1
US-FEDVerified Oct 17, 2026
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
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
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
Administrative steps commonly involved when engaging an independent contractor. Worker classification is fact-specific; this checklist covers paperwork only.