Plaintiff seeks to recover damages from her employer for employment discrimination and sexual harassment. Plaintiff states in her complaint that the acts of the defendant are so outrageous that punitive damages are due up to and including attorney fees.
Title Vii And Independent Contractors In Broward
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Although independent contractors do not enjoy protection from disability or medical condition discrimination, the anti-discrimination laws in California, however, give a level of protection against the infliction of work-related harassment from them.
Laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or ADEA are only applicable to employees, not contract workers or independent contractors.
Independent contractors are not employees under the ADEA, and as such, are not protected against age discrimination. See 29 U.S.C. § 630(f). You should be aware, however, that just because you employer labels you an independent contractor does not necessarily mean that legally you are an independent contractor.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 bars workplace sexual harassment. However, it only applies to regular employees, not independent contractors. Luckily, California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) protects freelancers against sexual harassment.
Deciding Who Is Covered People who are not employed by the employer, such as independent contractors, are not covered by the anti-discrimination laws.
People who are not employed by the employer, such as independent contractors, are not covered by the anti-discrimination laws.
Which employees are protected under the NLRA? Most employees in the private sector are covered under the NLRA. The law does not cover government employees, agricultural laborers, independent contractors, and supervisors (with limited exceptions).
This subchapter shall not apply to an employer with respect to the employment of aliens outside any State, or to a religious corporation, association, educational institution, or society with respect to the employment of individuals of a particular religion to perform work connected with the carrying on by such ...
Generally speaking, the difference between independent contractors and employees in California is whether or not the entity paying for services has the right to control or direct the manner and means of work (tending to signify an employment relationship.)
The independent contractor is an individual/sole proprietor or single-member LLC.
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