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[![Using Freelancers and Contractors and Other 1099 Queries](https://elapractice.com/hubfs/meeting-g04cce4854_1280-min.png)](https://elapractice.com/resources/using-freelancers-and-contractors-and-other-1099-queries) ## [Using Freelancers and Contractors and Other 1099 Queries](https://elapractice.com/resources/using-freelancers-and-contractors-and-other-1099-queries) 4 Feb 2022 [John Rabil](https://elapractice.com/resources/author/john-rabil) Most businesses are looking to hire independent contractors over employees thinking they cost less... [Read More](https://elapractice.com/resources/using-freelancers-and-contractors-and-other-1099-queries) [![](https://elapractice.com/hubfs/startup-594090_1920-min.jpeg)](https://elapractice.com/resources/7-steps-to-protect-your-small-business) ## [7 Steps To Protect Your Small Business](https://elapractice.com/resources/7-steps-to-protect-your-small-business) 24 Feb 2021 [John Rabil](https://elapractice.com/resources/author/john-rabil) All small business owners are interested in protecting their business. They have put too much time,... 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[Read More](https://elapractice.com/resources/virginia-enacts-three-bills-on-employee-misclassification) [![A small business owner learning How to use your business lawyer](https://elapractice.com/hubfs/How-to-use-your-business-lawyer.jpeg)](https://elapractice.com/resources/how-to-use-your-business-lawyer) ## [How To Use Your Business Lawyer](https://elapractice.com/resources/how-to-use-your-business-lawyer) 11 Apr 2019 [John Rabil](https://elapractice.com/resources/author/john-rabil) Business owners have a lot going on, and while legal help may cross their mind from time to time, I... [Read More](https://elapractice.com/resources/how-to-use-your-business-lawyer) [![Team discussing how to properly classify an independent contractor](https://elapractice.com/hubfs/workplace-1245776_640.jpeg)](https://elapractice.com/resources/how-to-properly-classify-an-independent-contractor) ## [How To Properly Classify An Independent Contractor](https://elapractice.com/resources/how-to-properly-classify-an-independent-contractor) 6 Feb 2019 [John Rabil](https://elapractice.com/resources/author/john-rabil) The IRS estimates that [businesses have misclassified millions of workers](https://dpeaflcio.org/programs-publications/issue-fact-sheets/misclassification-of-employees-as-independent-contractors/) across the country. Does... [Read More](https://elapractice.com/resources/how-to-properly-classify-an-independent-contractor) [![Employees walking up stairs to their business](https://elapractice.com/hubfs/Employees-walking-up-stairs.png)](https://elapractice.com/resources/what-happens-when-an-independent-contractor-is-hurt-at-work) ## [What Happens When An Independent Contractor Is Hurt At Work?](https://elapractice.com/resources/what-happens-when-an-independent-contractor-is-hurt-at-work) 30 Jan 2019 [John Rabil](https://elapractice.com/resources/author/john-rabil) Most business owners, whether they own a sole proprietorship, LLC or corporation, are aware that... [Read More](https://elapractice.com/resources/what-happens-when-an-independent-contractor-is-hurt-at-work)