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Determining Independent Contractor Status On Demand Webinar

Our employment law experts will discuss topics that include:

• The legal definition of “independent contractor”
• Common mistakes employers make when classifying workers
• Reporting requirements
• Important court decisions

The use of this seal is not an endorsement by the HR Certification Institute of the quality of the program. It means that this program has met the HR Certification Institute’s criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit.

• Presented by two top CalChamber legal counsel with employment law expertise
• Live webinar attendees receive downloadable webinar slides, but not a recording of the live event. Attendees have the option to submit questions during the event.
• On demand attendees receive downloadable webinar slides and a recording of the live event. Attendees will not be able to submit questions during the event.
• Customers purchasing the kit (both the live and on demand webinars) receive downloadable webinar slides and a recording of the live event. Attendees have the option to submit questions during the live event.

Technical Requirements:

For PC-based attendees:

• Internet Explorer® 6.0 or newer, Mozilla® Firefox® 2.0 or newer (JavaScript™ and Java™ enabled)
• Windows® 2000, XP, 2003 Server or Vista
• Cable modem, DSL, or better Internet connection
• Minimum of Pentium® class 1GHz CPU with 512 MB of RAM (recommended) (2 GB of RAM for Windows® Vista)

For Mac-based attendees:

• Safari™ 3.0 or newer, Firefox® 2.0 or newer (JavaScript™ and Java™ enabled)
• Mac OS® X 10.4 (Tiger®) or newer
• PowerPC G4/G5 or Intel processor (512 MB of RAM or better recommended)
• Cable modem, DSL, or better Internet connection

Attendees wishing to connect to audio using VoIP will need a fast Internet connection, a microphone and speakers (a USB headset is recommended). On demand registrants must have Windows® Media Player to view the recorded version of the webinar.

Susan Kemp, Senior Employment Law Counsel and Helpline Manager for CalChamber, has written and edited several CalChamber publications on topics such as employee handbooks, sexual harassment investigations, family and medical leave and exempt/nonexempt employees. J.D. S. Texas College of Law.

Gail Whaley, Employment Law Editor and Staff Counsel for CalChamber,  joined CalChamber in June 2011. Whaley has spent nearly 20 years practicing employment law. Her practice included representation of private employers and public agencies in employment related disputes, including harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and tort claims. J.D. University of Southern California.