Business Ethics & Corporate Accountability

Covers the laws and regulations that govern ethical business conduct and corporate responsibility, including fiduciary duties, corporate governance, compliance programs, fraud and corruption (e.g., FCPA/anti-bribery), whistleblower protections, and internal investigations. Addresses how companies and their leaders are held accountable by regulators, courts, shareholders, and the public for misconduct and ESG-related claims.

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Why ‘Independent Contractor’ Is the Most Abused Label in American Business

May 1, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Independent contractor misclassification affects millions of U.S. workers and can strip them of minimum wage, overtime, unemployment, and workers’ comp protections. Many roles labeled “contractor” are legally employees under federal and state tests based on control and economic dependence. This article explains how the label is abused, common red flags, and what misclassified workers can […]