Misclassified Workers
Information for Workers
A worker is considered to be an employee unless proven otherwise.
If your employer has misclassified you as an independent contractor, you may not be eligible for certain benefits, such as:
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Unemployment benefits if you are laid off
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Health insurance
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Workers’ compensation insurance
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Retirement
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Paid vacation
If you feel you, or someone you know, may be misclassified or know of a business that may have misclassified workers, please take a few moments to submit the
Worker Misclassification Inquiry form or call 1-866-403-6163 (option 3), weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Additional information is available to help you
Identify the Differences Between and Employee and a Contractor.