What Foreign Investors Need to Know About U.S. Independent Contractor Laws

In this episode, Mike Burke, AGG Corporate partner and co-chair of the firm’s International Initiative, is joined by Megan Mitchell, AGG Employment Law partner, to discuss the complexities of classifying independent contractors in the United States. Mike and Megan cover the intricacies foreign investors and U.S.-based employers face in distinguishing between independent contractors and employees. Megan shares her extensive experience in advising employers on compliance concerns and management-side defense work, providing valuable insights into the legal definitions, regulatory changes, and potential consequences of misclassification.