{"id":3518,"date":"2026-10-25T05:03:16","date_gmt":"2026-10-25T05:03:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/florida-employment-law-for-small-business-owners\/independent-contractor-classification-review-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T14:37:03","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T14:37:03","slug":"independent-contractor-classification-review-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/florida-employment-law-for-small-business-owners\/independent-contractor-classification-review-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Independent Contractor Classification Review Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-80 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3516\" alt=\"Desk with a laptop, documents, and a pen set up for reviewing contractor paperwork in an office.\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/desk-with-a-laptop-documents-and-a-pen-set-up-for-reviewing-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/desk-with-a-laptop-documents-and-a-pen-set-up-for-reviewing-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/desk-with-a-laptop-documents-and-a-pen-set-up-for-reviewing-photo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/desk-with-a-laptop-documents-and-a-pen-set-up-for-reviewing-photo-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/desk-with-a-laptop-documents-and-a-pen-set-up-for-reviewing-photo-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/desk-with-a-laptop-documents-and-a-pen-set-up-for-reviewing-photo.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Employment Law for Employers | Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Independent Contractor Classification Review in Florida<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">KEW Legal helps Florida business owners review how their workers are classified, so questions about contractor status can be addressed before they turn into disputes.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Where We Work<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--location chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">2<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Free<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Confidential first consultation with no obligation to continue<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Kristina E. Wilson \u00b7 Published October 25, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>KEW Legal is a Florida business law firm with offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach. It helps owners and investors across Miami-Dade and South Florida sort this out before a dispute, audit, or claim forces the issue.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Classification Review Is and Who Needs One<\/h2>\n<p>A classification review is a legal look at whether a worker is an independent contractor or an employee. It tests the real working relationship against Florida&#8217;s rules and reads the paperwork alongside what happens day to day.<\/p>\n<p>This review fits owners who:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pay freelancers, subcontractors, or 1099 workers for ongoing work<\/li>\n<li>Use gig-style roles where the worker keeps a regular schedule<\/li>\n<li>Received a demand letter, audit notice, or unemployment claim about a worker&#8217;s status<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Florida&#8217;s reemployment tax law includes work done by an individual who is an employee under the usual common-law rules for the employer-employee relationship (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0400-0499\/0443\/Sections\/0443.1216.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 443.1216<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Because KEW Legal works as outside general counsel, a classification review can sit inside your ongoing advice on contracts, vendor disputes, and employment questions.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you pay someone as a contractor but set when and how they work, that worker may be an employee under Florida law. We can review those facts with you in a first consultation. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/construction-workers-laying-bricks-on-a-daytime-building-sit-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Workers laying bricks on a daytime urban construction site.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>The Tests That Decide Contractor Versus Employee Status in Florida<\/h2>\n<p>Florida looks at the facts through more than one test. The common-law right-to-control test asks who directs the work. Workers&#8217; compensation and reemployment tax each have their own rules.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Methods and the order of tasks<\/li>\n<li>Tools and equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Workers&#8217; compensation criteria.<\/strong> Florida&#8217;s workers&#8217; compensation law sets out criteria for independent contractor status in its definitions section, and those criteria apply to contractors who are not engaged in the construction industry (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0400-0499\/0440\/Sections\/0440.02.html\">\u00a7 440.02<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reemployment tax.<\/strong> A business can be treated as the employer of someone hired or paid by its own agent or employee, if the business had actual or constructive knowledge of the work (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0400-0499\/0443\/Sections\/0443.036.html\">\u00a7 443.036<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>The review addresses them alongside the Florida analysis so you see one picture.<\/p>\n<h2>What the Review Covers<\/h2>\n<p>The review covers the written agreement, the pay structure, how the work is controlled, the worker&#8217;s independence, and the tax records. Each area can point toward employment or toward a real independent business.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Written agreements:<\/strong> scope of work, exclusivity, non-solicit or non-compete terms, and termination language. Florida courts refuse to enforce a term as unconscionable only when both how the deal was made and how one-sided the terms are are present (<a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/321553\/opinion\/Opinion_SC09-2358.pdf\">Basulto v. Hialeah Automotive<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Handbooks and policies:<\/strong> Florida courts generally do not treat policy statements as enforceable contract rights unless the manual expressly says it is a separate employment contract (<a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/470811\/opinion\/Opinion_00-3393.pdf\">Quaker Oats Co. v. Jewell<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pay structure:<\/strong> hourly versus project pay, invoicing, expense reimbursement, and whether the worker can profit or take a loss.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Control and integration:<\/strong> schedules, supervision, training, required uniforms or branding, and whether the worker fills a core role.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Independence indicators:<\/strong> the worker&#8217;s own business entity, insurance, tools, other clients, and business location.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tax and reporting records:<\/strong> Form 1099 and W-2 filings, payroll setup, and any prior determinations or audits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The result is a written summary of risk areas and recommended next steps, in plain language.<\/p>\n<h2>How the Process Works: Steps and Timeline<\/h2>\n<p>The process starts with a first consultation. It then moves through records, analysis, written findings, and follow-through.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>First consultation.<\/strong> A free, confidential first consultation with no obligation to continue, where you describe the workers and how the work gets done.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Document collection.<\/strong> Contracts, invoices, payment records, schedules, and emails about each worker&#8217;s role.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Analysis.<\/strong> The facts are measured against the workers&#8217; compensation, reemployment tax, and common-law tests described above.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Written findings and options.<\/strong> These may include revising agreements, changing pay terms, or reclassifying the role going forward.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Implementation.<\/strong> Changes are coordinated with your accountant or payroll provider where needed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Timing turns on how many workers are involved and how complete your records are.<\/p>\n<h2>Common Mistakes Florida Business Owners Make<\/h2>\n<p>The most common mistake is trusting the contract title over the daily reality of the work.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Relying on a title such as &#8220;independent contractor&#8221; while setting hours and methods.<\/li>\n<li>Paying a long-term, full-time worker on a 1099 basis without reviewing the relationship.<\/li>\n<li>Asking someone to sign a contractor agreement that does not match how the work is done.<\/li>\n<li>Assuming a worker&#8217;s own LLC settles the question. The review looks at the whole relationship.<\/li>\n<li>Waiting until a workers&#8217; compensation claim, unemployment claim, or audit to examine classification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each of these mistakes tends to show up later as a cost. An early review leaves you more room to choose the fix.<\/p>\n<h2>Payroll Tax and Reporting Consequences for Employers<\/h2>\n<p>If a worker is reclassified as an employee, the business may owe reemployment tax and face penalties. Several Florida rules can apply at once.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Reemployment tax:<\/strong> contributions accrue and are payable by each employer for each calendar quarter, based on wages paid (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0400-0499\/0443\/Sections\/0443.131.html\">\u00a7 443.131<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Workers&#8217; compensation penalty:<\/strong> if an employer fails to secure coverage, the state can assess a penalty of up to $5,000 for each worker classified as a contractor who does not meet the contractor criteria (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0400-0499\/0440\/Sections\/0440.10.html\">\u00a7 440.10<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Subcontractor exposure:<\/strong> a contractor that sublets part of its work is liable for compensation owed to the subcontractor&#8217;s workers, unless the subcontractor secured that payment (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0400-0499\/0440\/Sections\/0440.10.html\">\u00a7 440.10<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wage claims:<\/strong> a court may award the prevailing party in an unpaid wage action costs and a reasonable attorney&#8217;s fee (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0400-0499\/0448\/Sections\/0448.08.html\">\u00a7 448.08<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>Your accountant handles the filings once the legal picture is clear.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Early review matters because you have more room to choose the fix before an agency inquiry or claim begins.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Why Business Owners Work With KEW Legal on Classification<\/h2>\n<p>KEW Legal focuses on business law for owners and investors, including employment law for employers. The firm has offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach and serves clients across Miami-Dade and South Florida.<\/p>\n<p>Kristina E. Wilson is the lawyer responsible for this page. Natalie Martinez is also one of the firm&#8217;s lawyers. The firm&#8217;s lawyers handle classification questions together with contracts, vendor disputes, leases, and succession planning.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>One coordinated view:<\/strong> classification is reviewed alongside the contracts and ownership issues around it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plain-language findings:<\/strong> written summaries you can act on.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Practical focus:<\/strong> attention to both the legal test and the cost of making a change.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Responsible lawyer: Kristina E. Wilson, KEW Legal, Coral Gables, Florida.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-desk-with-documents-a-cup-of-coffee-and-financial-papers-a-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A desk with documents, a cup of coffee, and financial papers arranged for a business review.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<p>Florida looks at how the work is actually done.<\/p>\n<p>The review addresses each one.<\/p><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if the worker wants to stay on a 1099 basis?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The review identifies which terms and practices carry risk. It also shows which changes would affect the analysis.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How is a classification review different from a payroll audit?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A review examines the legal relationship and the documents. Your accountant or payroll provider handles tax calculations.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can an unpaid worker recover attorney&#8217;s fees in Florida?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A court may award a reasonable attorney&#8217;s fee to the prevailing party in an unpaid wage action. The award is up to the court.<\/p><p>If a worker you pay as a contractor is doing work that looks like a job, call 305-990-2300 or <a href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">send us a message<\/a>. We&#8217;ll schedule a first consultation to talk through the facts before a claim or audit forces the issue.<\/p><\/details><\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>The engagement of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. The information on this website is general information about KEW Legal and the services we offer; it does not constitute legal advice and is intended for informational purposes only. Accessing this website or contacting our firm does not establish an attorney-client relationship. KEW Legal, 16690 Collins Ave Ste 1101, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">What the Review Covers<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contracts and Paperwork<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We review agreements, invoices, and onboarding documents to see how the relationship is described on paper.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--clock\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day-to-Day Working Relationship<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We look at how work is assigned, scheduled, supervised, and paid in practice, not only how it is labeled.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Owners and Key Staff<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We help business owners understand how their team is structured and where questions may arise.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical Next Steps<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We discuss the changes, if any, that could affect the analysis and how to put them in place.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">A Label Is Only Part of the Picture<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Calling a worker an independent contractor in a contract does not end the analysis. A review also considers the documents and the way the work is actually performed.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Call 305-990-2300<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Call 305-990-2300<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How a Review Works<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Share the Facts<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tell us about the workers, the work they do, and the documents you use. Our team will explain what information is needed.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Review the Relationship<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We analyze the contracts and working arrangements for your business and identify areas that deserve attention.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. 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