Bust the Myths: The Insider’s Guide to Independent Contracting
Date: Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET
In the ever-evolving global employment landscape, the concept of independent contracting is gaining irresistible traction for businesses chasing agility and specialized skills without the strings of long-term commitment. However, this attractive proposition is not without its pitfalls, as recent headlines have shown.
Join Cristin Monnich, Associate Director, Independent Contractor (IC) Solutions, GoGlobal and Lou Holcomb, Head of Contingent Workforce at UKG for this fast-paced, interactive webcast exploring the fine line between contractual independence and statutory obligations.
This 45-minute session will dive into the expensive fallout of misclassification such as financial penalties, reputational harm and legal battles.
Participants will gain insights into:
- The deceptive simplicity of IC engagements and the hidden legal implications
- The imperative of explicit contracts to prevent default employee/employer associations
- Strategies to navigate the thin line between ICs and traditional employment without compromising compliance.
Join us to unravel the myths about independent contractors. Gain valuable insights from industry experts so you can confidently navigate the nuances of the independent contractor talent pool.
This engaging session will provide you with actionable strategies to safeguard your company’s compliance and steer clear of the risks of misclassification.
Meet Our Panelists
Cristin Monnich
Associate Director, Independent Contractor Solutions, GoGlobal
Cristin is responsible for managing our Independent Contractor (IC) Solution at GoGlobal. Having spent most of her career focused on IC Compliance and SOW solutions, she works to simplify the legalities of engaging with self-employed workers, and to ensure our clients are in full compliance.
Prior to joining GoGlobal, Cristin was Contingent Workforce Program Manager at Sephora where she oversaw the company’s strategy for engaging all types of non-employee workers. In addition to her outbound experience, she spent over 15 years developing and managing independent contractor management and procurement solutions programs with companies like AgileOne, ZeroChaos and WorkforceLogic.
Lou Holcomb
Head of Contingent Workforce, UKG
Lou is the Head of Contingent Workforce at UKG, a global provider of HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions. With over a dozen years of experience in the HR and contingent workforce industries, she is passionate about administering seamless transitions throughout the entire lifecycle, from candidate to contractor to employee to leader, focusing on the experience of all parties involved.
Lou enjoys being involved in change management strategies and communications, and, most of all, working with people that enjoy not only working together but who we are as people.