Ken Reinig, speaker and health club insurance expert, outlines the risks involved in hiring independent contractors.
Lakewood, Co – August 7, 2014 – Ken Reinig, well-known risk management specialist, published the conclusion of a two-part series on the temptation of using independent contractors and the pitfalls the come with the practice. The article, titled “Your Best Business Model Part II: The Pitfalls of Using Independent Contractors” serves as a wake-up call to club owners using independent contractors. In this conclusion, Reinig presents five reasons not to use contractors and a solution for clubs that works.
One reason Reinig cites, “Independent contractors, by nature, are more entrepreneurial than employees. A great trainer will likely become a club owner themselves and possibly your next competitor. Even if you have a well written “non-disclosure” agreement, don’t be surprised if your best members end up following that trainer to their new facility. ”
Ken Reinig specializes in helping people in the health club industry by providing the appropriate insurance solutions. He is passionate about sharing the risk management tools, education, and protocols that help reduce or eliminate the exposures that can result in liability or property losses.
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About Ken Reinig:
The fitness industry’s leading risk management specialist, Ken is the past president and founder of Association Insurance Group and has been insuring health clubs, instructors, and personal trainers for over 20 years.
