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Worker Misclassification as Independent Contractor — Race Discrimination

Started by worried_investor_FL · Nov 18, 2024 · 1,127 views · 7 replies
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worried_investor_FL OP

Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated.

employer monitoring personal phone. I've been dealing with this for about 10 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

I have worked at this company for 3 years. My position is non-exempt and I do not have a written employment agreement beyond the standard offer letter.

What's the typical outcome in situations like this?

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HRManager_Chicago

I went through almost the exact same thing.

I ended up having everything documented, which cost about $3-6 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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throwaway_worker_CO

I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.

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CorpCounsel_Amy

I've dealt with this before.

In my case, it took about 4-8 months to resolve. The key was filing with the appropriate government agency.

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SeniorDevMike_PDX

I've dealt with this before.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.

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just_curious_investor_2026

NAL, but from what I've read, you should file a complaint. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.

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Nonprofit_Formation Verified Attorney

Just consulted with an attorney about my case. The initial consultation was free and they took it on contingency (no upfront cost, they take a percentage of the recovery). If your case has strong merits, many attorneys will work on contingency.