Many Industry analysts who study the on-going push-pull between Multi-National Conglomerates and their Labor Unions understand the history behind organized labor.

Many small companies are trying to empower their employees and alleviate some of the hardships of over regulations, taxation and paper work. Often these small businesses will attempt to make their employees Independent Contractors. Where this might sound like a good idea it is also a very gray area of law and can get you into a real bind if not done correctly.