Are You Really An Independent Contractor Or “exempt” From Overtime Or Minimum Wage? Lawsuits For Misclassification Soar In Down Economy.
As of July 26, 2012, there have already been 60 more lawsuits (7,064 total) filed under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) than the entire year of 2011. FLSA Lawsuits Article. The biggest increase in claims results from misclassifications. The two major problems areas exist when (1) an employer classifies an individual as an independent […]