You’ve probably heard by now about the total solar eclipse that will pass over the United States on Monday, August 21st, 2017. The path of totality is approximately 70 miles wide and stretches from Oregon to South Carolina, touching fourteen different states. A partial eclipse will be visible in every U.S. state. To see how the eclipse will look in your area, click here. With millions of American expected to travel to the path of totality, it is one of the most highly anticipated solar events in recent memory. What you might not have considered, however, are the legal implications of the solar eclipse. Don’t be an interloper. If…
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Independent Contractors vs. Employees: Classifications, Considerations, Consequences, and Cases
Whether a person is an independent contractor or an employee has important legal implications. The distinction affects the rights of the independent contractor/employer, income taxes, and the liabilities of both employer and worker. Considerations In determining the worker’s classification, courts look at the facts surrounding an employment relationship and ask the following questions:[1] Does the company control what the worker does and how they do it? How is the worker paid? Are expenses reimbursed? Who provides the tools/supplies? Are there written contracts? Are there employee benefits? Is the work performed an integral part of the business? Does the…
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Discovering Lindley Law, an Interview with Trey Lindley
When founding Lindley Law, my vision was to create a boutique litigation practice known as one of the best in the region for the services we offer, primarily in civil litigation. What separates Lindley Law from other law firms is our dedication to clients, commitment to engaging in meaningful work, and ability to adapt and create solutions for our clients and our business. No law firm exists without clients. We are here to serve them; they aren’t here to serve us. I mean it when I say we hold the needs of our clients paramount. Vigilance is the word…
