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Independent Contractor Misclassification
Many businesses label their workers as “independent contractors” even though in reality they are employees. Technology is changing the way we view workers and there appears to be a trend towards misclassifying workers as independent contractors.
Generally, a worker can be considered an independent contractor only if the employing entity establishes all three prongs:
- The worker is free from the control and directionof the hirer in connection with the performance of the work, both under the contract for the performance of such work and in fact;
- The worker performs work that is outside the usual course of the hiring entity’s business; and
- The worker is customarily engaged in an independently established trade, occupation, or business of the same nature as the work performed for the hiring entity.
The law does provide for certain types of workers that are exempt from this law. Contact an attorney to find out if you are properly classified as an independent contractor.
Misclassified Independent Workers are Deprived of Many Rights and Protections:
- Independent contractors are not subject to California minimum wage and overtime protections;
- Independent contractors have no workers’ compensation coverage if injured on the job, no right to family leave;
- Independent contractors have no unemployment insurance;
- Independent contractors have no protection against employer retaliation.
Often employers misclassify workers for nefarious reasons such as avoiding payment of workers compensation for employees, avoiding payment of employer’s share of the workers payroll tax, avoiding paying minimum wage and providing lawful meal and rest periods, and avoiding , paying minimum and overtime wages, providing meal and rest periods. The misclassification of employees is illegal and carries substantial penalties.
Duel Law Firm has successfully obtained multiple six and seven figure payouts on behalf of individual employee and class action matters. We have extensive experience representing aggrieved employees in matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour violations, and wrongful termination.Duel Law Firm protects the rights of countless employees seeking to secure compensation and justice after being victimized by their employers. Duel Law Firm is dedicated to protecting the rights of all employees in the workplace. Below, you can find a portfolio of a few of the employment matters that we have handled, as well as the general areas in Employment Law that the Firm specializes in.
Prior to forming Duel Law Firm, PC, Jasmine Duel was a partner at a premiere boutique law firm specializing in plaintiff’s employment law and general civil litigation. Jasmine Duel’s primary expertise is in employment law. She understands both the emotional and financial implications of employment claims, and understands that employment claims are personal and sensitive. Such claims often arise throughout the course of an employee’s dedicated and loyal service to an employer who ultimately abuses its power and illegally discriminates or retaliates against the employee, leaving the employee helpless. Ms. Duel has made it her mission to effectively represent such aggrieved employees.
including failure to provide meal breaks, rest breaks, overtime, and other violations.
Company failed to pay her lawful wages and discriminated against her on account of her disability.
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270 NORTH CAÑON DRIVE
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The materials and information presented on this website are for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice or other professional advice on any matter. Nothing on this website creates an attorney-client relationship between Duel Law Firm and any person. No attorney/client relationship occurs between Duel Law Firm and any person unless and until you sign an agreement confirming the nature and scope of representation and attendant terms in a written Duel Law Firm retainer agreement. Each case or matter is different and is judged on its own merits and past successes in litigation do not guarantee success in any new or future lawsuit. Duel Law Firm expressly disclaims all liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on any or all of the contents of this website. Please do not act or refrain from acting based on anything you read on this website. In no event shall Duel Law Firm be liable for any direct or indirect damages resulting from an individual or entity’s use of information from this website. Your communication with Duel Law Firm and its attorneys through this website or by email does not form an attorney/client relationship. You should not provide any confidential information or material to Duel Law Firm unless you and Duel Law Firm are parties to a signed written retainer agreement. Neither transmission nor receipt of any information through this website or by email creates an attorney-client relationship with Duel Law Firm. This website is legal advertising.
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270 NORTH CAÑON DRIVE
THIRD FLOOR
BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210
JASMINE@DUELLAWFIRM.COM
310-975-7095
The materials and information presented on this website are for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice or other professional advice on any matter. Nothing on this website creates an attorney-client relationship between Duel Law Firm and any person. No attorney/client relationship occurs between Duel Law Firm and any person unless and until you sign an agreement confirming the nature and scope of representation and attendant terms in a written Duel Law Firm retainer agreement. Each case or matter is different and is judged on its own merits and past successes in litigation do not guarantee success in any new or future lawsuit. Duel Law Firm expressly disclaims all liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on any or all of the contents of this website. Please do not act or refrain from acting based on anything you read on this website. In no event shall Duel Law Firm be liable for any direct or indirect damages resulting from an individual or entity’s use of information from this website. Your communication with Duel Law Firm and its attorneys through this website or by email does not form an attorney/client relationship. You should not provide any confidential information or material to Duel Law Firm unless you and Duel Law Firm are parties to a signed written retainer agreement. Neither transmission nor receipt of any information through this website or by email creates an attorney-client relationship with Duel Law Firm. This website is legal advertising.
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270 NORTH CAÑON DRIVE
THIRD FLOOR
BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210
JASMINE@DUELLAWFIRM.COM
310-975-7095
Disclaimer
The materials and information presented on this website are for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice or other professional advice on any matter. Nothing on this website creates an attorney-client relationship between Duel Law Firm and any person. No attorney/client relationship occurs between Duel Law Firm and any person unless and until you sign an agreement confirming the nature and scope of representation and attendant terms in a written Duel Law Firm retainer agreement. Each case or matter is different and is judged on its own merits and past successes in litigation do not guarantee success in any new or future lawsuit. Duel Law Firm expressly disclaims all liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on any or all of the contents of this website. Please do not act or refrain from acting based on anything you read on this website. In no event shall Duel Law Firm be liable for any direct or indirect damages resulting from an individual or entity’s use of information from this website. Your communication with Duel Law Firm and its attorneys through this website or by email does not form an attorney/client relationship. You should not provide any confidential information or material to Duel Law Firm unless you and Duel Law Firm are parties to a signed written retainer agreement. Neither transmission nor receipt of any information through this website or by email creates an attorney-client relationship with Duel Law Firm. This website is legal advertising.