Employees trust their employers to pay them fairly for their labor. However, not all employers live up to this expectation. Some employers engage in practices that effectively steal from their employees' paychecks. Being aware of these sneaky tactics can help workers...
Employee classification in California is a significant factor that determines the rights and benefits workers can access. This classification also affects the responsibilities of employers. Misclassification can lead to serious consequences for both the worker and the...
Employee classification is important to know. Depending on whether you get classified as a typical employee or an independent contractor, it can impact a lot. What are the differences between employee classifications? And what happens if your employer misclassifies...
When employees discover their employer has exploited them thanks to loose employee classification, it makes sense that those employees might want rapid justice. However, many cases take months or even years to resolve. FreightWaves reports how several drivers claimed...
The gig economy has exploded in popularity in recent years, with many individuals opting to be their own bosses. Indeed, according to the Pew Research Center, there were nearly 10 million gig workers in the U.S. at the end of 2021. Still, there are a few drawbacks...
Federal laws protect employees from wage exploitation. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, workers legally deserve a minimum wage and overtime pay. However, some employees qualify for exemptions from overtime pay. Employers know this and may commit fraud in the form...
You started a new job recently, but you do not know how your company classifies your position. Are you a regular employee or an independent contractor? Business News Daily explains the difference between employee classifications. Learn how to determine whether your...
A severance agreement is a contract between you and your employer that compensates you for certain limitations on your post-employment life. If you are a departing employee aged 40 or older, the severance agreement must contain specific content in order to be...
When you start a new job, your employer must retrieve a certain amount of personal information about you. As described by the IRS, new hires need to complete a W-4 form so employers know how much tax to withhold from their paychecks. To add you to a company's payroll,...
California largely uses the ABC test to classify workers as employees or independent contractors under the state’s labor code, unemployment code and the Industrial Welfare Commission. However, certain situations exist in which the test does not apply. As a worker in...
