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Worker Misclassification as Independent Contractor — LGBTQ+

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Hypothetical question

I'm in a difficult situation and trying to figure out my next steps.

fired after reporting safety violations. I've been dealing with this for about 5 months now and the situation isn't improving.

Should I hire a lawyer for this or try to handle it myself?

Illustrative response

I went through almost the exact same thing.

The trap most people fall into is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.

Worker Misclassification as Independent Contractor — LGBTQ+

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