The West Virginia Legislature has advanced a bill that provides clarity for determining whether a worker is an independent contractor or an employee.
Author: Eleanor Lamb
W.Va. Advances Bill Creating Standards for Independent Contractor Classification
The West Virginia Legislature has advanced a bill that provides clarity for determining whether a worker is an independent contractor or an employee.
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