How to Know if I’m Being Misclassified as a 1099 Worker in Massachusetts

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In Massachusetts, workers are protected by strict labor laws that pertain to how and when labor is performed, compensation is dispensed and more. As a worker, you will generally fall in to one of two categories: 1099 worker (independent contractor) or employee. As a 1099 worker, you have the autonomy to make your own schedule, advertise your services and more. However, independent contractors must pay taxes out of pocket and are not entitled to overtime, guaranteed minimum wage, workers’ compensation or unemployment benefits. If you are wondering how to know if I’m being misclassified as a 1099 worker in Massachusetts, our team at Tempus Fugit Law can help.

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We take great pride in feedback from clients we have helped when they needed to find out how to know if I’m being misclassified as a 1099 worker in Massachusetts and other employment related legal issues. Marcin B. describes his experience, “I wasn’t even sure if I had a case when my job failed to pay me for my overtime hours multiple times. I reached out to Tempus Fugit Law, took advantage of the free consultation and they were able to help me figure everything out and win my case.”

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While each worker relationship is nuanced and complex, we offer our clients a concise checklist of criteria to help determine the specific nature of their occupational rights. When you find yourself pondering how to know if I’m being misclassified as a 1099 worker in Massachusetts, a good place to start is by examining your relationship with the individual or organization who hired you. Do they control how and when you perform you job? Is the work you are performing within their usual course of business? Is the task that they hired you for unrelated to any independently established business you may own? If you answered yes to any of the questions above, you may have been misclassified as a 1099 worker.

At Tempus Fugit Law, we offer much more than just an answer your inquiry – how to know if I’m being misclassified as a 1099 worker in Massachusetts. We start by consulting directly with you and carefully examining the details of your case to determine your employment status. From there, we design and implement a legal strategy to reach your specific goals and defend your rights as a worker. In addition to traditional litigation in court room settings, these efforts can include preemptive measures like alternative dispute resolution (ADR), settlement and more. Our experienced attorneys will explore every option available to secure you the protection and compensation that you are entitled to as a worker in Massachusetts.

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