Abstract
[...] prudent employers carefully navigate the complex legal requirements in determining whether workers should be considered independent contractors or employees. A recent study shows that 81 percent of full-time independent workers deliberately choose to remain contractors in lieu of traditional employment. Because these workers find that the benefits of independent work outweigh those provided by traditional employment. About 20 percent of full-time independent contractors report earning more than $100,000. [...]independent workers report greater satisfaction with their work than traditional job holders and value the added flexibility afforded by their independent status.