Our San Jose Misclassification & Independent Contractor Lawyers Protect Your Rights On The Job
Employee misclassification happens when businesses wrongfully categorize workers as independent contractors, depriving them of wages, benefits, and legal protections. At Venardi Zurada LLP, our experienced San Jose misclassification and independent contractor lawyers protect your rights and helps you get the compensation you are entitled to.
Common types of workers who are often subject to misclassification in Santa Clara County include:
- Construction workers, carpenters, landscapers, and other tradespeople;
- Home health aides, housekeepers, and other service providers;
- Freelancers and consultants in technology, marketing, and other fields;
- App-based and gig economy workers, such as rideshare and grocery delivery drivers.
California’s AB 5 law sets strict standards for classifying independent contractors. If you lack control over your schedule, the types of work you perform, or the use of tools of the trade, you may be misclassified and entitled to compensation.
Get What You Are Entitled To In A San Jose Misclassification and Independent Contractor Claim
Being misclassified as an independent contractor instead of an employee can result in lost wages and higher taxes while leaving you without health insurance or other benefits. Our San Jose employment law attorneys can help you get what you are entitled to.
Our San Jose misclassification and independent contractor lawyer protects your rights in dealing with your employer and can take the following actions on your behalf:
- Review your case to determine if you are misclassified as an independent contractor under state and federal labor laws;
- Gather pay stubs, tax records, and other documents showing losses you suffered;
- Confront your employer, address the misclassification, and negotiate the best way to make you whole;
- File an employee misclassification lawsuit in Santa Clara to get you the maximum amount in a claim.
Compensation for misclassification as an independent contractor in San Jose may include payment for all back wages, overtime pay, retirement contributions or other benefits, interest on amounts owed, and additional damages for intentional misclassification.
To Protect Your Rights, Contact Our San Jose Misclassification and Independent Contractor Lawyer Today
If you are misclassified as an independent contractor, Venardi Zurada, LLP acts as a strong legal ally on your side. Our attorneys protect your rights in dealing with employers and have a proven history of success getting clients the maximum amount in a claim. Call us now at (833) 893-6763 or contact our office online. Request a consultation with our experienced San Jose misclassification and independent contractor lawyer today.
