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What are some unique features or terms on the Home From College platform that I should know about as a user?

What’s the quickest way to get in touch with the team?

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Are GIG participants through Home From College (H\FC) employees or independent contractors?

Can we use H\FC’s platform if we decide to classify a GIG participant as a W-2 employee?

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What if I want to bring them on as a full-time employee and put them into our payroll system?

Who is liable for damages or liability if something goes wrong with our contractor?

How is the reporting of payments handled?

Is it the Client’s name or H\FC’s entity name that is on the IRS 1099 forms for GIG workers?

If the Agreement on platform is between us (Client) and the GIG Worker, then why does H\FC issue the 1099 Form?

What if I want to pay students off the platform?

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Is #ad or #paid required?

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