Check out L&I’s easy-to-read “A Guide to Hiring Independent Contractors.” It will help you decide if your workers can be considered independent contractors – or whether they’re actually your employees. The guide covers workers’ compensation, workplace safety, and wage and hour questions. It contains information about related laws, helpful websites and important phone numbers.

This publication can be found at www.LNI.wa.gov/ipub/101-063-000.pdf, or call your local L&I office and request publication F101-063-000.