How Misclassification of Workers Can Put You in Hot Water with Leah Stiegler

IN THIS EPISODE...Join us for a dynamic discussion on the complexities of managing blended workforces, including contractor misclassification, joint employer liability, and more!Meet Leah Stiegler, a management-side employment lawyer at Woods Rogers. Leah adeptly guides employers through complex workplace issues, covering everything from recruitment to severance, ensuring compliance, and preventing legal disputes. Also, She combines legal expertise with a touch of humor in the YouTube series What's the Tea in L&E.------------Full show notes, links to resources mentioned, and other compelling episodes can be found at http://BlendedWorkforcesAtWork. (Click the magnifying icon at the top right and type “Leah”)If you love this show, please leave us a review. Go to http://RateThisPodcast.com/blended Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Be sure to:Check out our website at http://BlendedWorkforcesAtWork Follow Karan on LinkedIn, X, and InstagramFollow SDL on LinkedIn, X, and InstagramABOUT SHOCKINGLY DIFFERENT LEADERSHIP (SDL):This podcast is brought to you by Shockingly Different Leadership, the go-to firm companies trust when needing to supplement their in-house HR teams with contract or interim HR, Learning, and Culture experts to assist with business-critical People initiatives during peak periods of work. Visit https://shockinglydifferent.com to learn more.-------------WHAT TO LISTEN FOR:1.    What is contractor misclassification, and why is it significant?2.    What are the legal implications of misclassifying workers?3.    What challenges do smaller firms face in maintaining legal compliance?4.    What is joint employer liability?5.    Why is it essential for managers to be trained in handling complaints and compliance?6.    What should third-party contractors have to avoid legal issues?7.    How can strategic decision-making balance profit and people-driven approaches?------------FEATURED TIMESTAMPS:[03:08] Leah's Life Outside of Work[05:23] Leah's Professional Background and Woods Rogers Overview[09:03] Current Trends and Challenges in Employment Law[19:55] Signature Segment: Leah's entry into the LATTOYG Playbook: Joint Employer Liability and Compliance[30:13] Signature Segment: Leah's LATTOYG Tactic of Choice: Leading with Strategic Decision Making  [31:59] Learn More About Leah's work!