Dentist Was Independent Contractor Not Employee
A dentist was not an employee of the practice where he worked but instead was an independent contractor, the California Court of Appeal held. The trial court was therefore correct in ruling against the dentist in his wage and hour suit, the appellate court concluded. https://goo.gl/hAb2aj #GlobalHR #HRTech
Budget Law Eases 401(k) Hardship Withdrawals
ICYDK: Hardship withdrawals from employer-sponsored 401(k)-type retirement plans will be easier to make under new provisions in the budget act passed Feb. 9. These distributions may be needed for emergencies, but plan participants should understand the effect of early withdrawals on their retirement savings over time. https://goo.gl/hGW7Zm #GlobalHR #HRTech