1. Many organizations make the mistake of treating employees as independent contractors. According to the Department of Labor, an independent contractor must meet certain criteria. a. Based on your research, explain who receives an IRS 1099 designation. b. What are the criteria for the selection? c. Why would an organization select an independent contractor versus a direct employee? 2. Often exempt vs nonexempt status is confused with the terms salaried versus hourly. a. Research the FLSA's definition of exempt and explain when it might create a strategic advantage to have an employee nonexempt and salaried