title: Independent contractors, overtime wages, and negligent hiring. Assessing an agency's risks.
abstract: Independent contractors, the payment of overtime wages, and negligent hiring practices present legal risks to home care agencies. Conducting an internal review now could save having to defend an agency on a government audit later.
authors: M L
authors: ML
authors: Sussman
authors: P J
authors: PJ
authors: Siegel
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