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06/17/2026

Paying independent contractors isn't as simple as issuing a payment. As your 1099 workforce grows, so do the complexities of managing settlements, invoice deductions, documentation, and compliance.

A well-structured payment process can help reduce administrative headaches, improve transparency, and support compliance-minded independent contractor management.

Learn five best practices for navigating independent contractor payments and building a more efficient, scalable process.
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Learn best practices for paying independent contractors, including payment terms, automated settlements, invoice deductions, documentation, compliance support, and scalable payment processing.

06/16/2026

Managing independent contractors shouldn't require multiple systems. Openforce streamlines onboarding, compliance, insurance, settlements, and more, giving businesses one place to manage their 1099 workforce.

06/15/2026

Independent contractor regulations continue to evolve, making compliance more important than ever. Openforce helps businesses support compliant 1099 workforce programs with tools designed to simplify independent contractor management and reduce risk.

06/12/2026

At Openforce, every role contributes to helping businesses and independent contractors succeed. From delivering innovative technology to supporting customers and strengthening the 1099 workforce, it's our people who make the difference.

06/11/2026

A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC reinforces the importance of carrier vetting and risk management. The Court ruled that freight brokers may still face state-law negligent hiring claims, highlighting the need for strong compliance, documentation, and oversight across the supply chain.

As risks evolve, businesses need partners and technology that support compliant, scalable independent contractor and carrier programs.

Read the full ruling: https://hubs.li/Q04l5BY70

(Jesse Collins via Unsplash)A unanimous Supreme Court ruled on Thursday in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II that federal law does not shield freight brokers from state lawsuits claiming they negligently hired dangerous motor carriers.The case began on Dec. 7, 2017, when Shawn Montgomery suffered se...

06/10/2026

The Supreme Court’s ruling in Flowers Foods Inc. v. Brock could have important implications for businesses that rely on independent contractors.

Learn what this decision could mean for 1099 operations and why now may be a good time to review independent contractor agreements, onboarding processes, and documentation practices. Read the full blog: https://bit.ly/4gcKD4U

Learn what Flowers Foods Inc. v. Brock means for last-mile delivery, arbitration clauses, independent contractor agreements, and compliance practices.

06/09/2026

Managing independent contractors requires more than disconnected tools and manual processes. From onboarding and compliance to insurance and settlements, technology can help create a more efficient experience for both businesses and contractors. Openforce can help simplify workforce management from day one.

06/09/2026

As workforce regulations continue to evolve, businesses that rely on independent contractors need the right processes, documentation, and infrastructure to reduce risk and stay focused on growth. Openforce helps companies build stronger independent contractor programs with confidence.

06/08/2026

Last week, the Openforce team attended the Insurtech Insights conference in New York, connecting with clients, meeting industry leaders, and exploring the trends shaping the future of insurance.

The week concluded with a great evening at Crum & Forster's event, where brokers, partners, and industry colleagues came together to celebrate the relationships that drive our industry forward.

We look forward to continuing the conversations and building what's next together.

06/05/2026

Strong leadership helps drive innovation, strengthen partnerships, and support the businesses and independent contractors who rely on Openforce every day.

Meet the leadership team guiding our mission and helping shape the future of independent contractor workforce management. https://bit.ly/4dO4fuM