If your employer labeled you an independent contractor to avoid paying wages or benefits, you may have a claim. We help workers across California recover what they’re owed after illegal misclassification.
In California, many workers are misclassified as independent contractors when they should legally be employees. This allows companies to avoid paying overtime, providing benefits, covering expenses, or following labor protections. If you were misclassified, you may be entitled to back pay, penalties, and other compensation.
Under California’s ABC test, you are likely an employee unless your employer can prove all of the following:
Common signs of misclassification include:
Misclassification affects workers in construction, delivery, caregiving, sales, tech, retail, and other industries. Even if you signed a contractor agreement, the law may still protect you.
Employee Lawyers can help determine your proper classification and pursue unpaid wages and benefits you may be owed.
We represent workers across California who were misclassified and underpaid. Whether you are owed overtime, business expense reimbursements, or missed meal and rest breaks, we will fight to recover what you earned.
Why clients choose Employee Lawyers:
We pursue claims under the California Labor Code, including individual and class actions. If you were misclassified, you may be owed significant compensation. We’ll help you understand your rights and take the right steps to enforce them.
From day one, you’ll speak with a real attorney who understands your case and guides you through every step.
We only take on cases where we know we can make a difference. That means more focus and firepower for every client.
From harassment and discrimination to complex class actions, we know California labor law and how to apply it.
We’ve gone up against major corporations and defense firms. We build strong cases and fight smart.
We care about the people we serve and give back through support of local organizations and workers’ causes.
We offer legal services in both English and Spanish to better serve our community.
Employee Lawyers is a California-based law firm focused on protecting workers from discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and other job-related violations.
Our team combines big-firm experience with the personal attention of a boutique practice. We take a selective, client-first approach. Every client gets direct access to their attorney, honest guidance, and a strategy built around results.
