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.
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