Types of workers

Not every worker counts the same way for workers’ comp. This section explains how the rules apply to independent contractors and 1099 workers, part-time and seasonal staff, family members, volunteers, remote employees, and sole proprietors or one-person LLCs. Misclassifying a worker is one of the most common — and most expensive — workers’ comp mistakes, so each article explains the tests states use and links to official guidance from the IRS and the U.S. Department of Labor.

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