Helpful Hints For Employees Experiencing Work-Related Issues
First and foremost, employees should familiarize themselves with their employee handbook and follow the steps in it, particularly complaint procedures. Too often, employees in employment law cases are challenged about the fact that they did not avail themselves of the company’s internal complaint procedures. In other words, one would expect that if an employee has […]
They’re Not Independent Contractors If the Court Says They’re Employees
Recently a client informed me that some of his workers are independent contractors. I asked the client whether he’s sure these workers are properly classified as independent contractors. “Yes,” the client said. “They signed agreements. It’s not a problem.” Actually it may be a problem. Under U.S. employment laws, whether a worker is an employee […]