Jan 2026

Employee or Contractor? Getting the Structure Right

Daniel Morgan

BUSINESS AND CIVIL ATTORNEY

5 min read

Misclassification is one of the costliest mistakes a growing business can make. Structure the relationship to match reality.

Control decides classification

Courts look at behavioral control, financial control, and the nature of the relationship — not just what the contract calls the worker.

Paper the relationship

Use the right agreement, document independence in practice, and revisit the structure as roles evolve.

This article is general information, not legal advice.

Employment

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