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Are You Misclassified as an Independent Contractor by a San Diego Employer? Contact an Employment Law Attorney
Construction workers perform some of the most physically challenging work there is. Unfortunately, employers often seek ways to cut costs and streamline the construction process through misclassifying employees as "independent contractors".
Misclassifying construction workers, as well as employees in other fields, enables the employer to avoid paying benefits such as workers' compensation insurance, health care and paid time off.
The so-called "independent contractors" are left to handle all their own tax obligations since the employer does not withhold Social Security taxes as is done for "regular" employees. If your San Diego employer has misclassified you as an "independent contractor," you will not be covered by workers' comp insurance in the event that you are injured while working. You will likely be denied overtime pay as well as pay for meals and rest periods.
Our San Diego Employment Law Firm Addresses Misclassification of Contractors
Contact the law offices of Keegan & Baker, LLP, to schedule a consultation regarding your employer's misclassification of your office worker job or construction labor job as an "independent contractor" position. We represent men and women throughout the San Diego area in employment claims, and have experience evaluating potential job misclassifications. We represent employees in both individual claims or in class action lawsuits.
Ask us about any aspect of employment law issues or conflicts such as misclassification of contractors. Our lawyers are here to answer questions and to help San Diego employees enforce California and federal wage and hour laws. Call our law offices or e-mail us through this Web site.
