Every business owner should be aware that there are two main classifications of workers: independent contractors and employees. While both play important roles in the workforce, it is important to understand the legal distinctions between the two.
Our firm has taken note of a disturbing wave of class action lawsuits against both large and small companies who sell goods and services online, or who use their websites to drive traffic to their physical locations. Some of these
Employers are often confused about what makes a worker an employee rather than an independent contractor. The distinction is of great importance, as misclassification can lead to litigation by, and damages owed to, a number of different players, including the
The Fair Pay Act The Fair Pay Act (“FPA”), which goes into effect on January 1, 2016, requires employers to pay male and female employees the same for “substantially similar work” under “similar working conditions,” even if those employees work
Every business owner should be aware that there are two main classifications of workers: independent contractors and employees. While both play important roles in the workforce, it is important to understand the legal distinctions between the two.
Our firm has taken note of a disturbing wave of class action lawsuits against both large and small companies who sell goods and services online, or who use their websites to drive traffic to their physical locations. Some of these
Employers are often confused about what makes a worker an employee rather than an independent contractor. The distinction is of great importance, as misclassification can lead to litigation by, and damages owed to, a number of different players, including the
The Fair Pay Act The Fair Pay Act (“FPA”), which goes into effect on January 1, 2016, requires employers to pay male and female employees the same for “substantially similar work” under “similar working conditions,” even if those employees work
