worker Misclassification as Independent Contractor: LGBTQ+ — what are my options?

On mobile so apologies for formatting. I'm in a difficult situation and trying to figure out my next steps.

employer changed my status to contractor. I've been dealing with this for about 8 months now and the situation isn't improving.

I have worked at this company for 6 years. My position is exempt and I do not have a written employment agreement beyond the standard offer letter.

Am I overthinking this or is this a real legal issue worth pursuing?

So basically i specialize in this area of law. Here's my take on the legal issues ngl.

Based on what you've described, you likely have a viable claim under OSHA regulations. The standard is whether a reasonable person would find the conduct a safety violation.

The practical consideration here is cost vs. potential recovery. For disputes under $10K, small claims court is often the best route.

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer fwiw.

Following this thread — bump -- also need to know this