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Has your employer been audited for their FLSA pay practices?

According to recent IRS estimates, 80% of the workforce in the United States is being misclassified as "independent contractors". This classification can affect workers significantly, denying them employee protections such as health benefits and worker's compensation coverage. Many employers intentionally misclassify their employees and save a lot of money by evading paying taxes and employee benefits.

• The IRS estimates that 80% of workers classified as "independent contractors" are actually employees.

More and more employees are asserting their rights and challenging their employers in court. Employers big and small have to pay employees what they are due. Some companies who have been named in labor lawsuits include:

• AT&T
• Starbucks
• UPS
• State Farm

Many employees believe their only choice is to call the Department of Labor to file a wage claim, but this is not the case! Any employee who thinks their employer misclassified them as an independent contractor needs to read this article:

Article: How the Department of Labor can hurt your wage claim!

The federal government predicts its new expansion will bring in at least $7 billion in federal revenue over the next 10 years. It makes sense that the government investigating these violations means all employees in every industry should challenge their employers. Speaking with a wage and hour lawyer is the best bet if you want to assert your rights.

What to do if you believe you have been misclassified:

Before you do anything, order a free copy of our book "The 10 Biggest Mistakes that can Hurt Your Wage and Overtime Claim" to start learning about your rights today! Watch our videos and read articles about your industry that detail how being misclassified as an independent contractor can hurt you.