1099 contractors expose you to significant legal and financial risk. OpalOps provides W-2 crews with full workers' compensation, bonding, and compliance built-in. Zero risk. Full coverage.
1099 misclassification isn't just risky — it's expensive. The DOL is actively enforcing.
The U.S. Department of Labor has dramatically increased enforcement against companies misclassifying workers as 1099 contractors. If audited, violations can result in:
With OpalOps, you eliminate this risk entirely.
We handle the compliance so you don't have to. Full coverage on every job.
Active workers' compensation coverage (Policy Q 2677 458-8). Full coverage for all crew, all job types. Claims handled, documented, audit-ready.
Patriot Software payroll processing. Quarterly filings, year-end W-2s. Federal, state, and local compliance built-in. We file everything, you stay protected.
Full fidelity bonding (Bond BX0084515, BAW Int'l Group). Crew bonded against theft and damage. Coverage on every deployment, every job.
Every crew member verified. Clean background checks, proven experience, reliability track record. You get a professional team, not a random pickup.
Riggers assigned to arena and theatre rigging hold current ETCP (Entertainment Technician Certification Program) certification. Credentials verified before dispatch — no exceptions.
Full general liability coverage ($1M/$2M). Certificate of Insurance available on request. Complete protection across all operations.
OpalOps serves companies that care about compliance as much as they care about results:
Experiential agencies, AV/technical production, exhibit houses, and trade show producers who need reliable crew without legal exposure.
3PL operators, fulfillment centers, and warehouse managers who need on-demand labor with compliance built-in.
Event venues, convention centers, and hospitality operators serving events and conferences with professional crews.
Organizations pursuing government work (NYC Parks, DCAS, etc.) who need M/WBE-certified, compliant staffing.
Describe your event, crew size, timeline, and scope. We'll respond with a flat-rate quote within 24 hours.
Know the cost upfront. We handle all compliance, payroll, taxes, and insurance. You stay protected.
Professional crew arrives on time, works hard, handles the job. Full compliance and protection throughout.
Flat rate. Quote within 24 hours. Full compliance guaranteed.