What can I do if I prevail at the hearing and the employer doesn’t pay or appeal the Order, Decision, or Award? Read More What can I do if I prevail at the hearing and the employer doesn’t pay or appeal the Order, Decision, or Award?
What is the procedure that is followed after I file a wage claim? Read More What is the procedure that is followed after I file a wage claim?
What can I do if I believe my employer has misclassified me as an independent contractor and as a result am not being paid any overtime? Read More What can I do if I believe my employer has misclassified me as an independent contractor and as a result am not being paid any overtime?
As an employer, what obligations do I have to purchase Workers’ Compensation Insurance or comply with other labor laws for persons classified as independent contractors? Read More As an employer, what obligations do I have to purchase Workers’ Compensation Insurance or comply with other labor laws for persons classified as independent contractors?
How can it be that the Labor Commissioner determined I was an employee with respect to a wage claim I filed and won, and the Employment Development Department (EDD) determined I was an independent contractor, and denied my claim for unemployment insurance benefits? Read More How can it be that the Labor Commissioner determined I was an employee with respect to a wage claim I filed and won, and the Employment Development Department (EDD) determined I was an independent contractor, and denied my claim for unemployment insurance benefits?
When I started my current job my employer had me sign an agreement stating that I am an independent contractor and not an employee. Does this mean I am an independent contractor? Read More When I started my current job my employer had me sign an agreement stating that I am an independent contractor and not an employee. Does this mean I am an independent contractor?
Does it make any difference if I am an employee rather than an independent contractor? Read More Does it make any difference if I am an employee rather than an independent contractor?
The person I work for tells me that I am an independent contractor and not an employee. He does not make any payroll deductions or withholdings for taxes, social security, etc., when he pays me, and at the end of the year he provides me with an IRS form 1099 rather than a W-2. By paying me in this manner does it mean I am automatically an independent contractor? Read More The person I work for tells me that I am an independent contractor and not an employee. He does not make any payroll deductions or withholdings for taxes, social security, etc., when he pays me, and at the end of the year he provides me with an IRS form 1099 rather than a W-2. By paying me in this manner does it mean I am automatically an independent contractor?
How do I know if I am an employee or an independent contractor? Read More How do I know if I am an employee or an independent contractor?
My niece helps in my business for a few hours a day, but I don’t consider her an employee. Is that correct? Read More My niece helps in my business for a few hours a day, but I don’t consider her an employee. Is that correct?
