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Contractor Classification

Get the line right before the state does it for you.

Worker classification analysis and contractor agreements that hold up — for companies in CT, NY, and MA.

What We Handle

Classify it correctly, from the start

Classification Analysis

A clear read on whether a role should be an employee or a contractor, under your states' tests.

Contractor Agreements

Agreements that reflect the real relationship, not just a label.

Risk Remediation

Fixing misclassification before it becomes a state audit or wage claim.

Multi-State Guidance

Different rules in CT, NY, and MA, applied to how you actually operate.

Why it matters: Misclassification triggers back taxes, penalties, and wage claims.

Common Questions

FAQ

We call them contractors — isn't that enough?

No — the label in the contract doesn't control. Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts each apply their own test based on the real working relationship, and Massachusetts in particular applies a strict standard. Misclassification can mean back taxes, penalties, and wage claims.

Classify it correctly.

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