Clarification: Independent Contractors story
NASHUA, N.H. — The Associated Press reported Feb. 11 that the IRS and 37 states are cracking down on a growing number of companies suspected of misclassifying full-time employees as independent contractors in order to trim costs during the economic downturn. In a reference to FedEx Ground, the story should have made clear that the company has historically treated package delivery drivers as small-business owners, or independent contractors. The story should have further noted that despite scores of challenges to the way FedEx classifies the drivers, only three court cases have been decided, two in the company’s favor, one of which is on appeal.
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