Blue Wave Communications | July 8, 2020
What You Need To Know About Misclassification of Employees
In 2016, a judge approved a $27 million employee misclassification lawsuit settlement brought against popular ridesharing company Lyft on behalf of California drivers who claimed they were misclassified as independent contractors rather than employees. The wage theft case revolved around the benefits that employees receive which independent contractors do not. While drivers classified as employees were entitled to expense reimbursements such as gasoline and vehicle maintenance, for example, independent contractors would not be compensated. ...
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