Learn the basics you need before you hire that first employee or independent contractor, including what records you need to keep. Topics covered include independent contractor vs. employee; recordkeeping requirements; overtime wages; taxable and non-taxable fringe benefits. This class does not include interviewing techniques or the hiring process which are covered in the Interviews and Hiring Employees class. This class is taught by a University of Texas Instructor and counts toward the 6-course requirement needed to earn your Business Skills Certification.