There are many benefits of hiring independent contractors鈥攕uch as less overhead and access to a global talent pool鈥攂ut you mustn鈥檛 overlook the differences when compared to part-time and full-time employees.
While companies can legally provide employees with paid vacation, the same doesn鈥檛 hold true for contractors. Independent contractors don鈥檛 get paid time off. However, since a contractor is not an employee, they have the right to take time off at their discretion.
The risk of worker misclassification
As an HR professional, misclassification of an employee or contractor is one of your biggest fears. This mistake can result in IRS penalties, as well as the affected individual seeking back pay and other benefits.
If you have concerns about whether you鈥檝e misclassified a worker, here are some questions to answer:
- Do you control where and when the person works?
- Do you provide training on how to perform tasks?
- Have you requested that the individual only works for you?
- Do you provide other benefits, such as medical insurance?
If you鈥檝e answered 鈥測es鈥 to any of these questions, you probably have an employee, not a contractor.聽
Not to worry, we can help you convert your contractor to an employee, so you can avoid misclassification risks altogether. Get started by using our Contractor vs. Full-time employee analyzer tool.
How do independent contractors get paid holidays?
At this point, you realize that there鈥檚 no such thing as PTO for contractors. But that doesn鈥檛 mean these individuals work 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They need time off, too.
By understanding how your contractors work and the steps they take to remain financially stable, you鈥檙e able to provide them with projects that suit both their personal life and career. When you鈥檙e on the same page as your 1099 contractors, they鈥檙e more likely to take time off. And that generally results in improved performance, enhanced efficiency, and less stress.
Are you seeking a better way to manage contractors? If so, learn more about our contractor management tools for signing, onboarding, and paying workers.
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