Independent Contractor (IC) compliance.

Compliance you can trust. Support you can count on.

Misclassification can cost you more than money—it can impact your reputation and workforce trust. Zempleo helps you navigate the complexity of 1099 classification with clarity and confidence.

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Get a clear, compliant decision on whether a worker can be engaged as an independent contractor—or should be W-2—before you proceed.

What to expect from IC vetting

 

Get a clear, compliant decision on whether a worker can be engaged as an independent contractor—or should be W-2—before you proceed.

Screening & documentation — we review qualifications and collect required docs
Manager alignment — we confirm role expectations with your hiring manager
SOW development — we firm up milestones, deliverables, timelines
After vetting

If the worker qualifies as an IC, we can manage them as Agent of Record (AoR). If not, we'll employ them as a W-2 via Employer of Record (EoR).

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96% client satisfaction rate across compliance programs
Decades of experience managing IC and 1099 risk
Single Point of Contact (SPOC) support model
Fully auditable processes backed by labor law expertise
Vetting outcome guarantee—clear, audit-ready decision

Trusted to protect what matters

What is IC compliance and why does it matter?

Can Zempleo manage IC compliance on an ongoing basis?

Do you handle compliance across multiple states?

What types of audits do you perform?

How do you help reduce misclassification risk?

What is IC compliance and why does it matter?

IC compliance is the practice of engaging independent contractors the right way—aligning behavioral control, financial control, and the working relationship to applicable laws. Done well, it protects your business from misclassification issues and creates a fair, transparent experience for contractors with audit-ready documentation.

Can Zempleo manage IC compliance on an ongoing basis?

Yes. We provide upfront vetting and ongoing program support—policies, training, and periodic reviews—so your IC program stays compliant as teams and regulations evolve.

Do you handle compliance across multiple states?

Yes. We support IC engagements in all 50 states, aligning each relationship to state and federal requirements and your program rules, with consistent documentation to back it up.

What types of reviews do you perform?

IC status assessments, vendor/third-party audits, and classification reviews—plus clear recommendations and remediation plans where needed.

How do you help reduce misclassification risk?

Through a consultative, people-first approach with both your managers and your contractors—clarifying the working relationship, setting compliant practices, and keeping records audit-ready.

What people say.

When I think of a word that best describes our relationship with Zempleo, I think of partner.
Outstanding service! The communication and follow up is wonderful which is a must in the work Zempleo does. Our Zempleo Account Specialists take the time to make sure that each and every worker we send them gets what they need.
Our Human Resource Account Coordinator at Zempleo does a superb job managing the day-to-day work and always steps up and delivers during a crunch. The response time for the payrolling business has been great and the service is always responsive.
When I think of a word that best describes our relationship with Zempleo, I think of partner.
Just wanted to let you know that the team at Zempleo has been great.  I thought the onboarding process was pretty easy and convenient and their follow up has been great.  I would assume they’re dealing with quite a few of us but they still make it feel like I’m their only concern.  Not sure how you found them, but I think they’ve been awesome so far.
I can't say enough how much I appreciate Zempleo's help in saving the project.
This is the first I’ve ever received good feedback on a supplier from my group – not an easy feat! Appreciate all your teams hard work, thank you!
Great job getting everyone onboarded for the outage!  I am also getting much better feedback now that we have started using Zempleo.

Let’s make compliance simpler.

Protect your business and empower your workforce with proactive IC compliance support.

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