Worker classification categorizes workers as either employees or independent contractors. This is a guide to understanding worker classification in California, including AB5, the ABC test, and the Borello test.

This guide breaks down the most common types of insurance related to workforce management, what they typically cover, and why insurance is essential for your operations.

Many people in creative industries or project-based work juggle both W-2 and 1099 income. This is a common situation that is manageable with appropriate planning and organization.

The California Freelance Worker Protection Act applies to a wide range of freelance workers and has important implications for the hiring and payment practices of any industry, like production, that relies heavily on freelancers.

Meal and rest break guidelines for still photography shoots.

All W-2 employees who are payrolled through OOTB Solutions are covered by the following insurances: Workers' Compensation, Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI), General Liability and Auto Liability Insurance.

A guide to OOTB’s process for paying independent contractors and business service providers, including the information needed for onboarding and invoice processing.

Instructions for what clients and producers should do in the event of a workplace accident or injury.

W-2 employees have access to a variety of valuable benefits. This overview lists the potential benefits that OOTB employees may qualify for, along with key details on how to access them.

OOTB prioritizes a safe workplace for all employees. This page provides key points from OOTB’s Workplace Violence Prevention Plan.

This page covers the laws and requirements specific to working with minors, with a focus on California.

IRS Form W-4 tells your employer how much federal income tax should be withheld from your paycheck. It is important to complete this form accurately so the correct amount of tax is withheld.

Meal and rest break guidelines for video shoots.