Independent contractor vs. employee – Another battle is fought in the IT realm

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Abstract: The independent contractor vs. employee battle has been fought in many sectors. Among the most common is the IT realm, where contract work often goes on for prolonged periods. When one spouse charged that her late husband’s relationship with his company should be considered that of an “employee” for compensation purposes, an appeals court took a look at the issues. Estate of Suskovich v. Anthem Health Plans of Va., Inc.