New York City Attorneys for Misclassified Independent Contractors and Other Issues
Has your business been fined or assessed penalties because of misclassification issues such as misclassifying employees as exempt from overtime or misclassifying individuals as independent contractors? With more than 40 years of experience, the attorneys of Raff & Becker, LLP, represent employers and businesses with misclassification issues. Our goal is to protect your business. In addition to representing your business in legal proceedings, we can help prevent future legal actions by providing the in-depth counsel you need to ensure your employment practices remain in compliance with Federal, State and local laws.
Representing Employers in Worker Misclassification Disputes
Employees who are not exempt from overtime laws and regulations ("non-exempt employees") must be paid overtime wages for any time worked in excess of 40 hours in one week. Employees who are exempt from these laws and regulations ("exempt employees"), such as managers or executives, are not entitled to receive overtime pay. However, the line between the two classifications can get blurry and that is when a business, which is otherwise in compliance with all the other laws, can get into trouble.
Similarly, employers who rely on independent contractors can run into costly problems if they are not careful. In New York, there are 16 different qualifications that separate independent contractors from employees. Many employers do not fully understand the differences. This can lead to disputes regarding wages, overtime pay, employment benefits and other issues. Conversely, government agencies may assess fines or other sanctions against employers they believe are violating classification laws for their own gain.
We can mitigate these hassles by providing in-depth representation from the beginning. Our lawyers will perform employment audits to determine whether current business policies comply with the law and with regulations set by the relevant authorities. If we determine there is non-compliance, we provide comprehensive counsel and training on how to properly identify and report classifications.
Our lawyers also provide representation for employers involved in lawsuits or administrative proceedings stemming from allegations of misclassification. These proceedings can distract you from running the business. Let us put our experience to work for your company so that you can get back on track.
Contact our NYC employee misclassification attorneys at the law firm of Raff & Becker, LLP, today to discuss your case with a member of our experienced legal team.
