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April 11, 2007
Construction Companies Use 'Independent Contractor' Dodge Costly to Workers, States, Firms
By Amanda Lang
The "independent contractor" dodge--a tactic unscrupulous construction companies use to avoid treating their workers legally, paying taxes and following workers' comp and other laws--is costly to workers, governments and even other construction firms, two witnesses told the House Education and Labor Committee.
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The "independent contractor" dodge--a tactic unscrupulous construction companies use to avoid treating their workers legally, paying taxes and following workers' comp and other laws--is costly to workers, governments and even other construction firms, two witnesses told the House Education and Labor Committee.OpedNews volunteer from 2005 to 2013.
Amanda Lang was a wonderful member of the Opednews team, and the first volunteer editor, for a good number of years being a senior editor. She passed away summer 2014.