
Ensuring Fairness and Compliance in the Workplace
Contingent workers are part of many organizations, but managing them requires different skills than traditional employees. Misaligned expectations or unclear boundaries can lead to compliance risks and strained relationships. This microlesson offers skills training to help managers oversee contingent workers fairly, communicate clearly, and maintain consistent workplace standards.
Microlesson Description
In this microlesson, we provide general guidelines for managing contingent workers legally and effectively. Contingent workers are either contractors or freelancers who are put on projects for a short period of time. The lesson trains managers and people leaders on how they should navigate the differences between full-time, traditional employees and independent contractors respectfully, and without undermining the worker’s independent contractor status.Key Concepts
- Defines the difference between full-time employees and independent contractors.
- Guidance on legal management of independent contractors.
- Building respect within teams with contingent workers.
Microlesson Features
- Employee sentiment pulsing questions that provide leaders with insights into their workforce's core cultural competencies
- Emtrain's Expert Answers tool, enabling employeees to submit anonymous questions about sensitive issues.
- Rich, contemporary video scences illustrating key concepts through realistic scenarios
- A data driven, skill-based approach to eLearning that establishes a shared language for employees.

Frequently Asked Questions
Below are answers to common questions that employees and managers have about this topic. These FAQs provide a preview of what you’ll learn in this microlesson and why it matters.