This document discusses the risks of misclassifying workers as independent contractors and summarizes a new model from PrōKo Consulting LLC to help mitigate those risks. The PrōKo model positions the company more as a talent agency that screens and contracts professional consultants as subcontractors. This clarifies relationships and provides necessary insurance while allowing consultants to maintain independent contractor status. The document argues this is beneficial for consultants, clients, HR, legal, and procurement as it provides higher caliber talent at a lower cost than traditional contingent workforce partners through lower agency fees.