WAGE CLAIMS FOR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS
More than ever, employers are improperly classifying workers as “independent contractors” or “temporary employees.” These classifications may cheat you out of minimum and overtime wages, health benefits, social security taxes, and unemployment benefits.
Employers call you an “independent contractor” or “temporary employee” and give you a Form 1099 in the hope you will believe you are not a regular employee. You can still be recognized legally as an employee even if your employer calls you an independent contractor and gives you a Form 1099.
Several factors are important as to whether your employer has improperly classified you as an independent contractor including:
- How much control your employer has over you and other workers including day to day supervision;
- Do you have the opportunity for profit and loss;
- How much money have you invested into performing your work including in tools and materials;
- Where do you perform your work;
- Does the employer have regular employees who perform the same work;
- How long have you been performing work for the employer; and
- How important is your work to your employer’s business.
You may be eligible to recover unpaid wages and employee benefits if you work or worked as an independent contractor, temporary employee, or like job status. If your issue involves unpaid work time, deductions, or overtime, RM Legal’s Pay Claims page explains paths to recover unpaid wages. Please contact us to talk about your claim for unpaid wages and benefits.
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If you have proof of your employer’s commitment and unpaid wages, you may have a valid claim. Contact Rowdy Meeks Legal Group LLC to help you navigate your options and pursue an unpaid wage case.
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