you expose yourself to a lot of risk when hiring your buddy or anyone else with out the proper workman's comp and liability insurance. it is a felony in some states if you do not provide workman comp. insurance. if they ride in a company vehicle or what would be classified as a work vehicle you are supposed to maintain the proper insurance for that as well.

if they are injured while working for you, you are liable.

if you do not with hold all of the proper taxes and fica & pay it to the proper administrations. you will be held liable for that as well.



know what the laws are and what is required of you.

there is more to being in business than a cell phone and craigs list.