Upwork Payroll
Classify and pay your freelance team with confidence.
Overview
Upwork Payroll is a service offered by the Upwork freelance marketplace that allows clients to engage freelancers as employees through a third-party Employer of Record (EOR). This service is designed for situations where the nature of the work requires an employer-employee relationship for compliance reasons. The EOR handles payroll, taxes, benefits, and workers' compensation, while the client manages the freelancer's day-to-day work through the Upwork platform.
✨ Key Features
- Worker classification assistance
- Payroll processing
- Tax withholding and filing
- Access to benefits (health, retirement)
- Workers' compensation coverage
- Integrated with the Upwork platform
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Directly integrated with the world's largest freelance talent marketplace.
- Simplifies the process of converting a freelancer to an employee.
- Combines the flexibility of freelance talent discovery with the compliance of traditional employment.
Unique Value: Upwork Payroll provides a seamless way to hire talent found on Upwork as employees, reducing the risk of misclassification and handling all the administrative burdens of payroll and benefits.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Converting an independent contractor relationship on Upwork to an employee relationship.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Hiring contractors outside of the Upwork platform.
- Hiring international employees (service is primarily for US).
- Short-term, project-based freelance work.
🏆 Alternatives
It is the only solution directly embedded within the Upwork talent platform, making it the most convenient option for users of the marketplace.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: N/A
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