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Are coaches independent contractors or employees? Susie Cirilli, Labor & Employment Shareholder, breaks down the differences between classifications and how the classification affects soccer clubs, especially youth soccer clubs. Read her latest blog for clarification and how to be sure you comply:

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QUESTION: Are soccer coaches independent contractors or employees? ANSWER: It depends. Soccer clubs across the country must have a solid understanding of the multiple tests for independent contractors. There is not just one test for independent contractor. Each body of law has its own analysis. The four major tests worth reviewing are: (1) workers compensation, (2) Fair Labor Standards Act, (3) Title VII, (4) the Internal Revenue Service Test. Each of the above referenced laws applies to employees- not independent contractors. Workers compensation encompasses employee injuries on the job. The FLSA involves overtime and minimum wage protections for employees. Title VII prohibits employers from discriminating against employees in the workplace. The IRS requires employers make certain deductions from an employee's paycheck. Notice, all of these laws hinge on the whether the individual performing the work is an employee. A club risks legal exposure when it classifies a coach as an Independent Contractor when in reality, the coach is an employee. Clubs can be exposed to fines, penalties, attorneys fees, liquidated damages and bad PR. #sports #soccer #football #law #clubmanagement #youthsoccer #youthsports

Soccer is one of the fastest growing youth sports in the country, and more and more kids are playing in competitive leagues with professional coaches (mine included!). Some great insight in this post on the classification of these coaches as employees or contractors. Indeed, many small businesss face this very same question regarding their workers on a daily basis. If you have any questions on the issue of employee vs. contractor classification in any context, please reach out! #soccer #youthsoccer #soccerclubs #labor #employment #contractor

Great summary Susie Cirilli. Having been in the youth sports industry over 25 years, this was always an age-old question. Ironically now that I am the world of employee benefits, it's a topic I have been asked about by several friends and business owners in the industry. It is a tough question and something that owners tend to want to bury their head in the sand about - but as you mention - that can have serious consequences. #youthsports #youthsoccer #soccercoaching

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