The Pros and Cons of Hiring Independent Contractors in an Era of Regulatory Change

December 2017

Abstract

In today’s work-life balance driven culture, modern companies know that attracting great talent means embracing a variety of work styles and employment relationships. Along with that understanding is the knowledge that a traditional employee relationship is not always the best fit for a company’s needs from either a cost or workforce management perspective. Often, we just want a seasoned expert with specialized expertise to pop in, work on a project as efficiently as possible, and then move on without any need for specialized training. This is where independent contractors fit the bill.

Author

Katharine Dunn

General Counsel, Rising Medical Solutions, LLC, USA

Katharine Dunn is an experienced in-house legal professional with six years of in-house experience as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for Rising Medical Solutions. Prior to her role as General Counsel, Katharine spent eight years litigating complex commercial and intellectual property issues for the Chicago law offices of Miller Canfield and before that Dykema. As General Counsel, she oversees all legal functions of the company. Katharine graduated from law school at Loyola University School of Law in Chicago and obtained her undergraduate degree from Boston College in Chestnut Hill, MA.

Company

Rising Medical Solutions, LLC

Rising Medical Solutions, LLC is a private company based in the U.S. offering a complete spectrum of solutions workers’ compensation, auto, liability, and group health insurance markets. Founded in 1999 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company helps patients get quality medical treatment at a fair price, eliminates medical billing errors and fraud, and actively saves billions of dollars from America’s healthcare system. Rising’s integrated managed care programs address some of the most challenging issues facing healthcare today, including escalating medical costs, direction of care to high quality providers, addressing psychosocial impediments during recovery, and opioid overprescribing. Overall, Rising’s programs facilitate the optimal care, at the appropriate time, for the right price.

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Rising Medical Solutions, LLC

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