On this episode of the HR Empowerment Podcast, host Wendy Sellers welcomes Ruth Kraft, a labor and employment attorney and Yale-educated former judge, to discuss the risks surrounding employee misclassification and attendance practices. Ruth explains why efforts to prove independent contractor status can sometimes work against an employer and highlights the documentation organizations should maintain to prepare for future audits, claims, or hearings.
Ruth Kraft joins us to discuss employee misclassification and attendance risks. Ruth is a dedicated Labor and Employment attorney and Yale educated former judge. We dive into proving "independent contractor" status - and how that “proof” often works against the company. Ruth also offers advice on documentation, including for attendance, we need to start keeping in order to survive an audit or hearing down the road.
Guest Contact Information:
Ruth Kraft, Labor and Employment Attorney and Former Judge
LinkedIn Profile
U.S. Department of Labor: Employment Relationship Under the FLSA
U.S. Department of Labor: Independent Contractor Classification
SBA: Proposed Independent Contractor Rule
- Episode #529 :: Monday Sep 7, 2026 - Independent Contractors, Documentation, and Employer Risk
