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There are a number of federal laws that prohibit discrimination in the workplace. Most apply to select employers but a few apply to virtually all employers. The main laws that employers should be aware of are: ...

It is illegal to harass or discriminate against an employee or an applicant for employment based on national origin. The federal law that prohibits national origin discrimination and harassment is Title VII. ...

The benefits -- and drawbacks -- of working as an independent contractor rather than as an employee.

When you do freelance or consulting work, there are a few things you must do to stay out of trouble with the law.

Don't pay more in taxes than you need to.

Be ready to prove that your hobby is a business if you want to write off your hobby losses.

Contractors and consultants don't have taxes withheld from their paychecks, but they have to pay estimated taxes every quarter.

Follow these strategies to avoid being reclassified as an employee.

Independent contractors: Avoid trouble by putting client agreements in writing.

Getting work is one thing, getting paid is another. Here's some advice about what to do if a client won't, or can't, pay.