Managing Subcontractor Liability

This legal based course is taught by licensed Minnesota and Wisconsin licensed attorney Bill Gschwind. Misclassification of employees subjects the employer to liability for worker’s comp, unemployment, payroll taxes, and income tax withholdings, plus penalties and interest. Government agencies don’t care what the parties call each other; they will look to their operating relationship to determine employment status.

Course Outline

• Introduction
• Independent Contractor
• Written Subcontractor Agreement
• Personal Guaranty
• Proof of Authority to Work as a Subcontractor
• Certificates of Insurance
• Conclusion

Learner Objectives

• Learn how to be more careful and purposeful in managing the relationship with sub-contractors to avoid liability

Testimonial

"Bill Gschwind is especially knowledgeable about the topic of the GC-to-Sub relationship and he expanded my understanding of how important it is to manage those relationships properly for the protection of both me and my business." Scott Stankey, Resonate Homes

"A very helpful review that reinforces the need for these agreements." Michael Peters

"This information is critical for me as a General Contractor."

"The course was well explained." Thomas Carlisle, Sherco Construction, Inc.

 

Quiz Info

In order to receive continuing education credit(s), you will need to take a 10-question quiz following the course. To pass the quiz, you will need to achieve a score of 70% or higher. If you are unsuccessful, you will have an opportunity to repeat the quiz. Once you have successfully completed the quiz, you can download your continuing education certificate(s) showing the credit(s) that you have earned.

Credit Info

This course has been approved for one hour of MN residential contractor, remodeler, and roofer continuing education by the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry and includes the required Business Management credit, and one hour of WI Dwelling Contractor Qualifier by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. 

If you are eligible to receive continuing education credits, your information will be electronically reported to the appropriate agency within 3 business days of course completion.

Access Info

Your online course is accessible 24/7. The course will be available to you for 180 days from purchase date.

Questions and Comments

Questions and comments related to the curriculum for this course may be submitted to the instructor at education@housingfirstmn.org.