1099 vs. W2

Navigating through the world of PRN staffing can be tricky. Which platform do I use? Who has the best pricing? How reliable are the workers? Are they qualified?

GigWorx Healthcare Staffing is here to support you as you work your way through these questions. When considering per diem workers, here’s one of the biggest questions healthcare facilities face: Are 1099 contractors really the most cost-effective staffing solution?

Here’s some food for thought:

• Is your 1099 contractor actually a contract employee?
• If you handle personnel management, such as schedule, hourly wage, personnel conflicts, and so on, your contractor could be considered a W-2 employee.
• The U.S. is cracking down on the misclassification of 1099 contractors, imposing costly penalties. If audited, healthcare facilities could owe thousands in back payroll taxes, overtime, etc.
• https://www.natlawreview.com/article/getting-rid-misnomer-risks-behind-term-1099-employee
• https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/legal-and-compliance/employment-law/pages/nlrb-joint-employer-proposed-rule-2022.aspx
• Is your 1099 contractor insured?
• In nearly every case, a 1099 contractor will be uninsured, creating additional liability for healthcare facilities.
• If a contractor is injured on the job, you could be responsible for Worker’s Compensation.
• If a contractor injures a resident or patient, you could face costly lawsuits.

GigWorx prides itself on providing not only quality clinicians, but also quality service! This includes looking out for your best interests. Our workers are W-2 employees that are heavily vetted, experienced, and fully insured.

As a healthcare staffing partner, GigWorx protects our clients with Worker’s Compensation and millions of dollars in General and Professional Liability coverage. Next time you call for assistance, ask yourself if the agency on the line is going to cover you the way GigWorx has you covered.

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