Comply with the terms of any working arrangement made with the workers and, Make and keep for three years payroll records for each employee. The protections do not apply to individuals who are independent contractors rather than employees.
Agricultural workers can have more than one employer the same time.
However, the failure to provide the required protections will result in joint liability for all joint employers. Further guidance can be obtained by contacting your nearest Wage and Hour office. An independent contractor is an individual who performs services but is not an employee of the person utilizing the services. Independent contractors are not covered by MSPA protections that apply to employees. If the individual is economically dependent upon that person then that individual is an employee.