Use of AI Tools to Manage Independent Contractors Carries Risk of Reclassification of Contractors as Employees

As companies continue to adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to streamline various business processes, many of these tools are being applied to workforce management tasks. While the power of these tools is undeniable, concerns are emerging that the level of control they allow companies to have over independent contractors (ICs) could lead a court or government agency to determine that the contractors are actually employees, entitling them to minimum wages, overtime, and potentially other…
By: Bodman