Learn how Independent Contracting the Right Way can benefit your company in the following areas:

CMS has developed several programs to help reduce the administrative costs and risks associated with the use of Independent Contractors. We work with our clients, on multiple levels, to help ensure the core of their Independent Contractor structure is proper. Once a client has initiated one of our programs, we continue to be available to the client to provide advice and recommendations on issues that relate to the use of independent contractors, and to advise and assist in responding to challenges to the independent contractor model by state and federal agencies.

The contractual relationship that exists between your company and the Independent Contractors whose services you use is one of the core aspects to insuring a successful status classification. CMS works with its' clients to help make sure the contractual relationships that are in place reflect the most current information in the statutes, court rulings and agency regulations, at both the state and federal level.

CMS also works with its' clients to review any agreements that are in place with the Independent Contractors and to assist in seeing to it that they are properly structured and represent the proper classification of the businesses providing services to your customers.

CMS provides programs, through AIG, offered to each Independent Contractor member so they are properly insured in the event of an injury sustained while they are providing their services as independent contractors. Whether the members use the programs we offer or provide proof of their own coverage, CMS helps to reduce the liability that exists to you, your customer, the Independent Contractors and their families by working with you to see to it each member provides services to your company is properly insured against any injuries they sustain while providing their services as independent contractors.

CMS has an electronic system that allows us to handle the settlement processing function for commissions owed to the Independent Contractors that provide services to your company. We have developed this system to help reduce the administrative costs and functions involved in the processing, reconciliation, printing and distribution of the commissions owed to Independent Contractors. CMS also handles the processing of the 1099s for each Independent Contractor at the end of each tax year.

CMS has a variety of administrative services that we provide in order to reduce the liability, costs and headaches of dealing with the processing of Independent Contractors' commissions. The administrative services provided by CMS include not only processing of settlements and 1099 forms, but also processing of garnishments, child supports and levy collections, collection and submission of funds for our optional programs, such as possibly background checks and drug screening automated functions.

In addition to the Occupational Accident Insurance that we make available for the Independent Contractor, CMS also has a variety of ancillary programs members can access. CMS has used its' national buying power to establish several discounted programs and optional benefits at reduced rates for members. The discounted programs that have been established will help our members to save money on things they purchase everyday such as health insurance, medical and dental programs, tires, oil changes, tax preparation and quarterly submissions, financial planning, business insurances, etc. CMS has worked hard to create the best value for our clients and Independent Contractor Members.

The transportation industry has changed a great deal over the years. Due to these changes, insurance companies have created many new challenges for transportation company owner. CMS stays on the cutting edge of these changes and consistently searches for new industry affiliates that specialize in the insurance needs of transportation companies. One challenges that impacts many companies in the transportation industry using the services of independent contractors is the costs and risks associated with Worker's Compensation Coverage. CMS has set up several programs, such as Professional Employment Organizations, Contingent Liability Products, and others; all helping to reduce your worker's compensation exposure.

CMS offers its' clients business consulting services for the many confusing and potential very costly circumstances that accompany the use of Independent Contractors.

CMS will, when requested by Members, advise such Members in complying with applicable federal, state and local laws relating to taxation, unemployment insurance, workers compensation and the like, as those laws may apply to Members. Upon request, we have referrals to law firms, if necessary, that we can offer.

CMS advises Client's in their defense of audits, claims, demands, lawsuits, and administrative proceedings challenging the independent contractor status of a CMS Member. The advise CMS provides generally includes providing: (1) help on writing a position statement on behalf of Client, if requested by Client, supporting the independent contractor status of a Member to the IRS, state unemployment insurance department, workers' compensation carrier or board, and any other state or federal agency, auditing body or court; (2) help in producing documents in the possession of CMS; and (3) testifying (as necessary) for the client to the IRS, a state unemployment insurance department, a workers' compensation carrier, or any other local, state or federal agency, auditing body or court.