Independent Contractors in the Energy Industry: Avoiding Misclassification

Energy companies face increasing scrutiny by government agencies and the plaintiffs’ bar for their use of independent contractors. Given the prevalence of independent contractors, companies must understand the risks of misclassifying employees as such, including tax, employee benefit, wage/hour, and other potential liabilities.

Join us for a one-hour webinar addressing key considerations and strategies for energy industry companies.

Topics will include:

• Tests used by agencies and courts to determine contractor/employee status
• The potential liabilities an employer may face for misclassification
• Trends in private and government litigation
• Current and anticipated government initiatives, laws, and regulations targeting misclassification
• How to limit the risk of misclassification

when
Thursday, November 20, 2014
2–3 pm ET

presenters
Michael J. Puma
Stephen M. Spina

CLE credit
CLE credit in CA, NJ, NY, PA, TX, IL, FL, and VA is currently pending approval.

For more information, contact Maggie Aurand at +1.215.963.4637 or maurand@morganlewis.com.