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Old 10-02-2010, 08:51 AM  
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Originally Posted by DVTimes View Post
My advide to AlphaSky is just let a\ffiliates do what they do. Let them get the sales for you and not worry too much.
There's probably another risk as well which no one seems to ever consider. At least in the U.S. (which I don't believe applies to Alphasky) there might be a point where an Independent Contractor might possibly become an employee in the eyes of the IRS when enough micromanagement is occurring.

http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/...179111,00.html
http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/...=99921,00.html

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Recommendations: Just because someone is labeled as an independent contractor does not mean that the courts will agree with the classification. If a contractee-independent contractor relationship is to be established, it is important implement the following recommendations:

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do not reserve the right to control the work to be done or the manner in which it is to be performed;
do not micro-manage the way the independent contractor is to perform the required duties;

avoid any day-to-day or direct supervision over the independent contractor;

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http://www.pa-newspaper.org/web/2005..._handbook.aspx

I doubt this would be enough but I think it's possible that it is starting to push things. Just something for US sponsors to consider.
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