What’s the Difference Between an ‘Employee’ and a ‘Contractor’ in Virginia?

What’s the Difference Between an ‘Employee’ and a ‘Contractor’ in Virginia?

Caselaw Roundup Whether a worker is an "employee" or an "independent contractor" might not seem like a big deal for getting the job done, it can mean the difference between workers' compensation coverage and no coverage. Under the Workers' Compensation Act in Virginia, an "employee" is any person "in the service of another under any contract of hire or apprenticeship, written or implied, whether lawfully or unlawfully employed." But what do the …