--- title: Everything you need to know for compliant contracting of AV Freelancers. | AV Techs description: AV Techs | Be the first to learn about emerging trends in the AV industry from crew scheduling and management tips, to automation. --- [MertzCrew](http://mertzcrew.com/) [BLOG](http://www.mertzcrew.com/blog) [PRICING](https://www.mertzcrew.com/pricing) [CONTACT](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/contact-mertzcrew) [JOIN THE CREW](http://tech.mertzcrew.com/join) [LOG IN](http://app.mertzcrew.com/) [REQUEST A DEMO](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/book-quality-freelancers) ### Everything you need to know for compliant contracting of AV Freelancers. [![](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/hubfs/MC_26-Blog-hero.jpg)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/mertzcrews-resources-for-all-your-live-event-crewing-needs) ## [Mertzcrew's Resources for All Your Live Event Crewing Needs](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/mertzcrews-resources-for-all-your-live-event-crewing-needs) Posted by [Gabe Solomon](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/author/gabe-solomon) on Jun 6, 2025 1:54:51 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Live event companies face countless moving parts, and finding the right crew shouldn’t be one of them. Whether you’re scaling up or managing the unexpected, we’re the trusted partner you can count on. Mertzcrew provides an advantage with an unmatched support structure. Let’s take a detailed look at how our full-service platform helps you crew smarter, safer, and faster.  [Read More](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/mertzcrews-resources-for-all-your-live-event-crewing-needs) Topics: [AV Techs](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/av-techs), [Live Events](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/live-events) [![](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/hubfs/M17%20(September%202024)/BON05639-2.jpg)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/crew-faster-with-private-broadcasting) ## [Crew Faster with Private Broadcasting](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/crew-faster-with-private-broadcasting) Posted by [Gabe Solomon](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/author/gabe-solomon) on Sep 23, 2024 1:19:44 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Booking talent in the AV industry can be challenging, and every event requires AV professionals with the right experience, knowledge, and equipment to meet or exceed client expectations. [Read More](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/crew-faster-with-private-broadcasting) Topics: [AV Techs](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/av-techs), [AV Teams](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/av-teams) [![](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/hubfs/BON05455.jpg)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/corporate-event-production) ## [7 Ways to Better Manage Specialized AV & Tech Crews in Large Corporate Events](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/corporate-event-production) Posted by [Gabe Solomon](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/author/gabe-solomon) on Mar 28, 2024 9:33:53 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) When you’re responsible for planning and producing large corporate events, you need tools that will help you streamline your work and deliver the best possible result for your clients. Ideally, you want to find solutions that take some of the repetitive [corporate event production](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/investing-in-av-freelance-management-system) tasks off your hands, so that you can focus on what you do best. [Read More](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/corporate-event-production) Topics: [AV Techs](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/av-techs), [AV Teams](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/av-teams), [Working with Contractors](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/working-with-contractors), [Corporate Events](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/corporate-events) [![](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/hubfs/M9%20(November%202023)/BON05391_resized.jpg)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/how-to-find-freelancers) ## [How to Find AV Freelance Talent in a Competitive Market](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/how-to-find-freelancers) Posted by [Gabe Solomon](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/author/gabe-solomon) on Dec 15, 2023 8:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) The market for talented freelancers is more competitive than ever before. The best and most skilled freelance talent is in high demand and what was already a competitive industry has turned into one that’s beyond challenging for live event companies. If you want to work with top freelancers, you need to understand what will attract them and make them want to work with you. [Read More](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/how-to-find-freelancers) Topics: [Contracting AV Techs](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/contracting-av-techs), [AV Techs](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/av-techs), [AV Teams](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/av-teams) [![](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/hubfs/M9%20(November%202023)/BON05332_resized.jpg)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/freelancer-costs) ## [4 Examples of the Direct & Indirect Costs of Contracting AV Freelancers](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/freelancer-costs) Posted by [Gabe Solomon](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/author/gabe-solomon) on Nov 15, 2023 3:49:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Event production companies rely on freelancers to do much of the work related to the events they produce, including technical aspects. [Freelancer costs](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/reduce-costs-contracting-service) can add up quickly and may vary depending on whether the workers you engage are 1099 workers or W2 workers. In both cases, there are direct and indirect costs to consider. [Read More](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/freelancer-costs) Topics: [Contracting AV Techs](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/contracting-av-techs), [AV Techs](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/av-techs), [AV Teams](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/av-teams) [![](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/hubfs/MC_ANG09639-1.jpg)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/optimize-event-production) ## [4 Ways to Optimize Event Production w/ Technology](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/optimize-event-production) Posted by [Gabe Solomon](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/author/gabe-solomon) on Jun 15, 2023 1:00:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Putting together any live event is a long process and can be an inefficient one if you don’t have the right tools to optimize your work. Technology is available that can assist you as you conceptualize, plan, and produce events, making it easy to get your work done quickly and ensure a smooth production. [Read More](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/optimize-event-production) Topics: [AV Techs](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/av-techs), [Crew Management & Scheduling](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/crew-management-scheduling) [![](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/hubfs/PPP-SBALoan-1.png)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/the-coronavirus-aid-relief-and-economic-security-cares-act) ## [The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/the-coronavirus-aid-relief-and-economic-security-cares-act) Posted by [Gabe Solomon](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/author/gabe-solomon) on Apr 7, 2020 3:46:06 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)   [Read More](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/the-coronavirus-aid-relief-and-economic-security-cares-act) Topics: [Contracting AV Techs](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/contracting-av-techs), [AV Techs](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/av-techs), [Crew Management & Scheduling](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/crew-management-scheduling), [Working with Contractors](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/working-with-contractors) [![](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/hubfs/5%20aV%20Freelancer%20Trends%20For-1.png)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/av-freelancer-trends-2018) ## [5 AV Freelancer Trends For 2018](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/av-freelancer-trends-2018) Posted by [Wallace Johnson](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/author/wallace-johnson) on Jan 15, 2018 3:53:51 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)   Freelancing in the AV industry is continuing to grow as an integral part to the success of almost every AV company.  In general, freelancing continues to be a growing trend in the US economy with [34% of US workers currently freelancing](http://money.cnn.com/2017/05/24/news/economy/gig-economy-intuit/index.html) in some form and this number is expected to grow to 43% by 2020.  With those stats in mind, AV companies should stay aware of key trends that may affect AV freelancers.  Below are the top 5 trends I anticipate for 2018:     ##### **#1.) The Debate About Freelancer Classification And Compliance Will Continue To Be An Issue** Many AV companies know Independent contractor compliance is an important topic and most companies have a general idea of what is required.  However, many AV companies fail to consistently manage and execute a fully-compliant process that aligns with the various state & federal compliance laws.   [Read More](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/av-freelancer-trends-2018) Topics: [AV Techs](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/av-techs), [AV Industry Pro Sessions](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/av-industry-pro-sessions), [Technician Training](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/technician-training), [Compliance](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/compliance), [Workforce Development](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/workforce-development) [![](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/hubfs/us-osha-logo.png)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/compliance-alert-for-nevada-av-techs) ## [Compliance Alert For Nevada AV Techs](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/compliance-alert-for-nevada-av-techs) Posted by [Gabe Solomon](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/author/gabe-solomon) on Jan 3, 2018 5:33:14 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) If you have a project in Las Vegas with your employees or contractors, be sure to check that they have completed the OSHA 10-Hour or 30-Hour General Industry course. [Read More](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/compliance-alert-for-nevada-av-techs) Topics: [AV Techs](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/av-techs), [Working with Contractors](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/working-with-contractors), [Event Safety](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/event-safety), [Compliance](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/compliance) [![](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/hubfs/Old_Blog_Images/OpenProjectsAV.png)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/open-projects-for-av-techs) ## [Open Projects for AV Techs](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/open-projects-for-av-techs) Posted by [Gabe Solomon](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/author/gabe-solomon) on Jan 10, 2014 5:23:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Are you looking to [get more AV Project work](https://app.mertzcrew.com/contractor/register.aspx)?  Then you may be interested in *Open Projects* on MertzCrew.  *Open Projects* are roles on Corporate and Integration projects that are only available to AV technicians who are registered with MertzCrew.  The process works very simply: [Read More](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/open-projects-for-av-techs) Topics: [AV Techs](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/av-techs) [![av crew management system software demo](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1996441/779ac55a-b9de-4004-a0a6-a937c8a65641.png)](http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1996441/779ac55a-b9de-4004-a0a6-a937c8a65641) ### About MertzCrew Since our start in 2001, our goal has been to provide leading Live Event Companies with the powerful tools they need to improve their crew scheduling and payment processing operations compliantly. ### Recent Posts ### Topics - [Crew Management & Scheduling (23)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/crew-management-scheduling) - [AV Teams (21)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/av-teams) - [Contracting AV Techs (18)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/contracting-av-techs) - [Working with Contractors (14)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/working-with-contractors) - [Innovation (12)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/innovation) - [NEW at Mertzcrew (12)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/new-at-mertzcrew) - [AV Techs (10)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/av-techs) - [AV Industry Pro Sessions (7)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/av-industry-pro-sessions) - [Workforce Intelligence (5)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/workforce-intelligence) - [Compliance (4)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/compliance) - [Insider (3)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/insider) - [Live Events (3)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/live-events) - [Infocomm (2)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/infocomm) - [Production Insurance (2)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/production-insurance) - [Technician Training (2)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/technician-training) - [Corporate Events (1)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/corporate-events) - [Event Safety (1)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/event-safety) - [Jumpstart (1)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/jumpstart) - [PayrollCrew (1)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/payrollcrew) - [Workforce Development (1)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/workforce-development) ### Get new blog posts via email [![scalable-av-crew-management](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1996441/99358b3a-61cb-495d-8955-66cb916dc16e.png)](http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1996441/99358b3a-61cb-495d-8955-66cb916dc16e) [BLOG](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog) [CONTACT](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/contact-mertzcrew) [JOIN THE CREW](http://tech.mertzcrew.com/join) [LOG IN](http://app.mertzcrew.com/) [REQUEST A DEMO](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/book-quality-freelancers) [PRIVACY POLICY](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/privacy-policy-mertzcrew) [![](http://mertzcrew.com/img/twitter.svg)](https://twitter.com/MertzCrew) [![](http://mertzcrew.com/img/facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/mertzcrew) [![](http://mertzcrew.com/img/google.svg)](https://plus.google.com/112059975523441946091) [![](http://mertzcrew.com/img/linkedin.svg)](http://www.linkedin.com/company/3033908)