William D. Taylor, Partner, Hanson Bridgett LLP to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Independent Contractor Misclassification Litigation

Top Quote The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that William D. Taylor, Partner, Hanson Bridgett LLP will speak at its webcast entitled, “Independent Contractor Misclassification Litigation: Demystifying Tools and Tactics.” End Quote
  • (1888PressRelease) December 10, 2021 - This event is scheduled for January 27, 2022 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM (ET).

    For further details, please visit:
    https://knowledgewebcasts.com/know-portfolio/independent-contractor-misclassification-litigation-cle/

    About William D. Taylor
    Bill Taylor maintains both a transactional and litigation business practice and represents all types of business ventures, both publicly and privately owned. Bill has significant experience in all aspects of the transportation industry throughout the U.S. and global markets. He is well-versed in all areas of domestic and international logistics law and policy. Bill regularly consults with clients regarding co-employer claims related to independent contractor relations in this industry, including restructuring and/or creating operating entities within the so-called “broker model.” Bill is a past president of the Transportation Lawyers Association and the founder of Hanson Bridgett’s Transportation and Logistics Practice Group. Bill is selected annually as a Super Lawyer and statewide Best of the Bar and serves as an appointed member of the Editorial Board for Transportation Law 360.

    About Hanson Bridgett LLP
    Hanson Bridgett is a law firm with more than 170 attorneys in offices in San Francisco, Sacramento, the North Bay, the East Bay and Los Angeles. Serving clients since 1958, they are well known in California and have earned an international reputation in many practice areas including Transportation and Logistics, Corporate, Transactions, and Litigation related to the industry. The firm is driven by a commitment to diversity, charitable giving, pro bono legal work and hands-on service.

    Event Summary
    The flexible work arrangement has become a norm in the post-pandemic time, presenting hurdles among company decision-makers when it comes to employee classification. Misclassifying an employee as an independent contractor can pose legal risks to employers including liability claims related to employment taxes, interest, and penalties.

    While the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) holds established factors in determining employee status, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) also uses its standards for evaluation with an emphasis on the behavioral, financial, and relational details. Thus, stiffer fines and criminal penalties await employers who committed fraudulent or intentional misclassification. These developments underscore the need for company executives to be well-versed with the different factors or legal standards in classifying workers to mitigate misclassification liabilities and other legal risks.

    Join a panel of key thought leaders and professionals assembled by The Knowledge Group as they provide a comprehensive discussion of the existing regulations, emerging developments, and notable cases involving independent contractor misclassification. Speakers will also offer practical tips and compliance strategies to mitigate potential risks in this evolving legal landscape.

    About The Knowledge Group
    Founded in November 2006, The Knowledge Group has been at the forefront of providing quality continuing education programs for lawyers, accountants, financial executives, risk and compliance specialists, human resources professionals, technology officers, and business consultants in a wide range of industries.

    The Knowledge Group strives to be the best-in-class provider of continuing education by bringing forth relevant content you can’t get anywhere else.

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