Employee vs. Independent Contractor
Employees and independent contractors are two types of workers who are usually controlled by a company or a businessman. These statuses indicate a type of employees the business relationship that exists between employer and employee. The main difference between a contractor and an employee is a degree of control and independence that an employer renders. […]
Facts About California Employment Law
Your employer can terminate you at will, but only under certain conditionsIt would be illegal for an employer to terminate you if:• It violates the agreement contained in your employment contract with them. • If it is based on gender, race, color, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or medical condition, language and marital status. […]
When Does Employer Need Employment Lawyer
At one point in our lives we all need a lawyer. For employers this becomes a bit more often depending on the situation. Lawyers by trade know the state they passed the bar exam for. They know the laws for the state the practice in, this means they know the penal codes and other bits […]
Employee vs Independent Contractor
Are you an employee or an independent contractor? And really, why does it matter? You’re getting paid all the same, aren’t you? Not necessarily. There are distinct legal differences that you need to understand between the two, and whether you’re an employee or an independent contractor can affect your rights in the workplace. How is […]
Everyone Has The Right To Work In A Safe Place!
Establishing a safe and healthful working environment requires every employer, whether it be large or small, and every employee to make safety and health a top priority. The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act) was passed in order to set and enforce protective workplace safety to workers and employers. This act is […]
What is Usually Included in an Employment Contract?
There are several declarations included in an employment contract. Before you start working in any firm, it is necessary for you to sign an employment contract. The contract will indicate all duties you will be required to accomplish as well as the amount of money you will earn as privileges under different conditions. It is […]
Independent Contractor Determination
When an organization hires workers, they are either classified as independent contractors or employees. It’s important that you make the correct determination, since employers can label their workers as independent contractors when they are actual employees. In such a case, the employer does not have to pay the minimum wage and payroll taxes. In addition, […]