In this video, Barton Black from Blue Sky Law explains the crucial distinction between employees and contractors. While businesses can’t simply decide who is who, a complex set of guidelines from the IRS, Department of Labor, and state governments determines whether a worker is classified as an employee or a contractor.

In this video, Barton Black of Blue Sky Law discusses the essential role an employee handbook plays in creating consistency and enhancing the integration of operational procedures within your team. A well-crafted handbook helps ensure policies are applied fairly, reducing misunderstandings and promoting employee empowerment.

In this video, Barton Black from Blue Sky Law explains the key difference between exempt and non-exempt employees. Exempt employees do not receive overtime pay, while non-exempt employees are entitled to overtime for hours worked beyond 40 in a week. But here’s the important part: employers don’t get to decide who’s exempt or non-exempt—the Department of Labor has specific rules for that!