201107.25

Misclassification of Employees as Independent Contractors Happens

Just because an employer calls you an “independent contractor” or “laborer” does not mean that you are one; you might actually be an “employee” who is entitled to overtime pay. So, you may be entitled to overtime wages for the time you worked after 40 hours. If so, you can recover your overtime pay, penalties,… Continue Reading Misclassification of Employees as Independent Contractors Happens

201107.19

Make Your Case Stronger By Starting A Journal And Keeping Your Own Records

You have every incentive to strengthen your own case, especially when considering that you have the burden to prove that you worked overtime by establishing (a) the dates when you worked overtime and (b) the amount of overtime (times) you actually worked. To gather the specific information necessary to prove an unpaid overtime claim, the… Continue Reading Make Your Case Stronger By Starting A Journal And Keeping Your Own Records

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