04 | Contractor or Employee? What Wellness Business Owners Need to Know

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The Conscious Counsel Podcast

Cory Sterling

25 episodes

3 days ago

Heart-leading health and wellness entrepreneurs, we've got your back. The Conscious Counsel Podcast is the go-to business growth and legal resource for practitioners, solopreneurs, and small businesses committed to making an impact and spreading love and wellness into the world. Law meets heart. Hosted by Cory Sterling, this podcast shares real stories, practical insights, and legal wisdom for wellness entrepreneurs, fitness professionals, and heart-led business owners. Whether you’re scaling your studio, launching a retreat, or just want to make law feel less scary—this show is for you. Whether you’re a yoga teacher, personal trainer, life coach, or holistic health professional, this podcast gives you the guidance, support, and protection you need without the confusing legal jargon. Tune in for enlightening conversations with experts, industry-specific legal guidance, and real-life case studies of conscious businesses. You do what you do to make the world a better place, and this podcast is here to clear the path so you can show up fully in your gifts. And, if you need legal help, why not get it from a lawyer who loves you? Follow/Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. https://www.consciouscounsel.ca

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Entrepreneurship

Business,

Health & Fitness

04 | Contractor or Employee? What Wellness Business Owners Need to Know

The Conscious Counsel Podcast

13 minutes

4 months ago

04 | Contractor or Employee? What Wellness Business Owners Need to Know

Misclassifying your workers can cost you everything. Here’s how to get it right and avoid expensive legal fallout.

In this episode, Cory dives into one of the most misunderstood areas of law for wellness businesses: how to classify the people who work for you. Are they independent contractors or employees? The answer impacts your legal risk, your relationships, and your bottom line.

Cory shares four powerful stories—from six-figure penalties and audits to quick legal wins—to help you understand the rules, risks, and responsibilities that come with worker classification. If you’ve ever hired someone for your studio, retreat, or online business, this is essential listening.

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