23 Sep 1099 vs. W-2: Avoiding the Independent Contractor Trap 1099 vs. W-2: Avoiding the Independent Contractor Trap Tuesday, September 23, 2025 (12:00 AM) to Friday, August 6, 2027 (11:59 PM) .5 PDCs Provider: PEAK Legal Training Center Course Name: HR Department of One Speaker: Jeffrey Ball, Esq. Program Type: Videoconferences, webcasts, audiocasts, podcasts, eBooks, self-directed E-Learning Registration URL: https://www.peaklegaltraining.com/event-details/1099-vs-w2-avoiding-the-independent-contractor-trap Email Details By the end of this session, participants will be able to identify the primary legal tests used by the IRS and Department of Labor to determine worker classification, explain the risks and consequences of misclassification, and apply a practical framework for evaluating worker status in their own organizations. Participants will also be able to implement strategies for drafting agreements and managing contractors that reduce liability while supporting business needs. Details You're Registered! DescriptionLocation Think calling someone a “1099” keeps you safe? Think again. Misclassifying employees as independent contractors is one of the costliest mistakes small employers make—triggering back pay, tax penalties, and lawsuits. In just 30 minutes, we’ll cut through the confusion and give you practical tools to get it right. In this fast-paced 30-minute webinar, we’ll cut through the confusion and give you practical tools to evaluate worker classifications with confidence.