During the pandemic, many skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) turned to staffing agencies to bring in 1099 workers (independent contractors) for clinical positions. Since then, many nursing homes have resorted to using independent contractors in less-skilled areas, too. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 1099 workers amount to almost 25% of the workforce.
But do you know that skilled nursing facilities, and their staffing agencies, can be held liable for the actions of any 1099 workers that they employ?