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Human resources (HR) teams are essential in workplaces that want to staff healthy and happy employees, but where do 1099 contractors fall into this equation? Are we supposed to treat contractors like employees, or are there nuances that HR teams need to be aware of?
While freelancers shouldn’t be treated like employees legally, they should be treated with the same respect. Ignoring their needs because they’re “temporary” is a recipe for disaster. At the same time, it’s wrong to expect freelancers to go beyond what’s outlined in their contracts. After all, they aren’t getting the same benefits as employees, like
