What to do if I'm labeled as an independent contractor for a cleaning company I work for, however, I think I fit more as an employee then a contractor?
Question Details: I have a weekly schedule, an hourly rate that doesn't fluctate after years of work set by them, I have trained other employees in their cleaning style, and they provide the cleaning supplies. We often carpool with the owners to various locations but they don't pay me for my time driving with them in the car, only the cleaning time. We have a set schedule for the day, we may start at 9 and get done at 3 but instead of an employee getting paid for all 6 hours, I'll be paid for 4. Is this legal?
It sounds as if you may very well be misclassified as an independent contractor instead of as an employee. If this is the case, it absolutely is not legal. Please give me a call (213-381-6557) or email me (ari@leichterlawfirm.com) if you would like to discuss the matter further.
All the best,
Ari Leichter
