Employee misclassification is a surprisingly common problem that employees face in every industry and at every income level. When it happens, it can cost employees a significant amount of money and place them in otherwise avoidable legal peril. But what exactly is employee misclassification, and why might it happen to you?
Continue reading “What is Employee Misclassification, and Why Does it Happen?”
A construction company based out of Bay Shore has been accused of violating New York labor laws due to misclassifying employees and underpaying them for their work. This allegation came from the Nassau County District Attorney’s office, who has brought a lawsuit against the company for its violations. The suit highlights how workers can be exploited when their employers are not honest or careful about how their employees are classified.
Continue reading “Bay Shore Construction Company Sued for Underpaying Workers”
According to the New York State Department of Labor, there have been more than 31,000 employee misclassification cases in the state since 2007. While this is sometimes the result of an honest mistake, some employers will intentionally misclassify their employees as independent contractors, resulting in serious legal and financial problems. But why might an employer intentionally misclassify someone as an independent contractor? Continue reading “Why Might You Be Misclassified as an Independent Contractor?”
Employee misclassification is a surprisingly widespread problem across many industries, and yet it is poorly understood by most workers. And yet, whether an employee is properly classified can have a massive impact on their taxes, income, and benefits. So, why is it that some employees are misclassified, and what can you do to deal with it? Continue reading “What Happens When an Employee is Misclassified?”
Fill out the form below and we’ll be in touch soon.
