Posts Tagged ‘independent contractors’
Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013
By Brian Taylor Goldstein, Esq. Dear Law and Disorder: I hire musicians to perform, with me. Are they employees or independent contractors? I do not deduct taxes from what I pay them. Should I also make them sign a contract stating that they are independent contractors? Contrary to what many believe, the distinction between who […]
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Tags: Brian Taylor, corporation, distinction, federal government, Goldstein, independent contractor, independent contractors, insurance, irs, legal relationships, limited liability company, musician, part time, sole proprietor, unemployment insurance laws
Posted in Arts Management, Contracts, Employees, For Profits, Independent Contractors, Insurance, Law and Disorder: Performing Arts Division, Liability, Limited Liability Companies, Non-Profits, Venues | Comments Off on Independent Contractors or Employees: What’s In A Name?
Wednesday, July 11th, 2012
By Brian Taylor Goldstein Our stage manger slapped one of our actresses during a rehearsal. Are we liable? Anyone who understands the unique stresses and pressures of the performing arts should expect a certain degree of screaming, emotional meltdowns, tantrums, and other inappropriate behavior. Welcome to the theater. However, physical violence crosses the line and, […]
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Tags: accident, assault, battery, Brian Taylor, fight, Goldstein, inappropriate behavior, independent contractor, independent contractors, injury, Liable, physical violence, volunteers
Posted in Arts Management, Employees, Independent Contractors, Law and Disorder: Performing Arts Division, Liability | Comments Off on Are We Liable For A Backstage Brawl?
Wednesday, June 20th, 2012
By Brian Taylor Goldstein Dear Law & Disorder: We have a non-profit choral group. Our of local public television stations has sent us a contract to record and broadcast one of our concerts this December and they have an item that requires us to have workman’s comp on our entire group. We currently only have 3 […]
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Tags: boilerplate, Brian Taylor, broadcast, choral group, chorus members, comp insurance, Contracts, Goldstein, independent contractors, Non-Profits, part time, performer, public television stations, volunteer, workers compensation insurance
Posted in Arts Management, Contracts, Employees, Independent Contractors, Law and Disorder: Performing Arts Division, Liability, Non-Profits | Comments Off on Is A Choral Group Required To Have Workman’s Compensation?
