Featured Webinar
How to (Legally) Hire Global Contractors
On-Demand
20 minutes
Hiring contractors is a cost-effective way to hire flexibly. But do you know how to hire them legally when they’re abroad? Getting this wrong can lead to major legal and financial risks. In this webinar, Rippling legal experts will explain everything you need to know about compliantly hiring contractors around the globe.
Rachael Sneddon
HR Advisor
Stefanie San Juan
EOR HR Advisor
In this webinar, you'll learn:
Why hiring contractors has become so popular
The key differences between employees vs. contractors
How to avoid the steep cost of contractor misclassification
How to legally hire contractors in the US and internationally
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How to (Legally) Hire Global Contractors
Discover the many benefits of hiring independent contractors, and learn how to legally hire them in both the US and internationally.
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Key Takeaways
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The number of independent contractors has soared.
Over the past few years, the number of people working as independent contractors has soared from just under 13 million in 2017 to nearly 24 million in 2021. Studies have demonstrated this trend is here to stay.
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Hiring contractors has several advantages.
There are financial benefits (don't need to provide equipment or benefits), better flexibility (can hire for temporary periods of time), and increased productivity (specialized skills and fewer meetings).
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The cost of misclassification can be steep.
Misclassification is when a business treats a worker as a contractor, when it should have treated that worker as an employee. It can result in claims and financial penalties, as well as reputational damage.
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Special considerations for hiring international contractors.
When hiring contractors abroad, companies should make sure they process the correct tax forms, consider differences in tax seasons and public holidays, and understand termination & leave requirements.
Questions
How does Rippling compare to similar services?
There’s nothing quite like Rippling. The all-in-one platform offers all of the capabilities that HR, IT, and Finance admins might need to magically simplify their work. This can replace a wide range of other tools, plus, 500+ integrations means we play nicely with all of your existing tools.
We’re currently using another payroll provider, but I love the ease of Rippling. How painful will it be to make the switch?
Easy. You don’t have to wait until the end of the year. Our team will help you pick up your payroll right where your previous provider left off – including importing payroll information and analyzing to ensure taxes are filed and paid accurately, without interruption.
Can I buy each product separately? How does pricing work?
Rippling starts at $8 a month, per user. There are many ways to configure your final Rippling setup, so more detailed pricing depends on what products and services you need. You can explore our products or request a free quote.
