Misclassification

Washington, D.C. – In a significant legal resolution, several construction companies in Washington, D.C. have agreed to a settlement of $1.75 million after a lawsuit accused them of misclassifying employees as independent contractors. The case underscores a persistent issue in the construction industry concerning workers’ rights and employment status. The lawsuit, initiated by local authorities, claimed that the misclassification deprived workers of rightful wages and benefits such as health insurance, unemployment insurance, and workers’ compensation. These practices are not just detrimental to the workers but also unfairly advantage businesses by allowing them to evade payroll … Read more