1. Private Employers
- Owned and operated by individuals, families, or corporations
- For-profit or non-profit organizations
- Examples: businesses, factories, schools, hospitals, charities
2. Public Employers
- Owned and operated by government agencies (local, state, federal)
- Funded by taxpayer money
- Provide public services
- Examples: government offices, schools, libraries, police and fire departments
3. Independent Contractors
- Self-employed individuals who provide services to clients on a contract basis
- Not considered employees and are responsible for their own taxes and benefits
- Examples: freelancers, contractors, consultants
4. Temporary Agencies
- Hire workers on a temporary or contract basis
- Place workers with client companies
- Pay workers and handle payroll but do not provide benefits
- Examples: staffing agencies, temp agencies
5. Nonprofit Organizations
- Tax-exempt entities that serve a charitable, educational, or religious purpose
- Can be public or private
- Examples: charities, churches, schools, museums
6. Government Contractors
- Private companies that contract with the government to provide goods or services
- Follow government regulations and are subject to oversight
- Examples: defense contractors, healthcare providers, infrastructure builders
7. Joint Employers
- Two or more employers who share control over a worker's employment
- Jointly responsible for the worker's wages, hours, and working conditions
- Examples: staffing agencies and client companies, franchisors and franchisees
8. Temporary-to-Permanent Employers
- Hire workers on a temporary basis with the intent of making them permanent employees
- Offer benefits and job security once the probationary period is complete
- Examples: staffing agencies, temp-to-hire companies
9. Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs)
- Provide payroll, benefits, and HR services to small businesses
- Co-employ workers with their clients
- Reduce administrative burden for clients
- Examples: ADP, Paychex, TriNet