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 Palm Beach
State:
Multi-State
County:
Palm Beach
Control #:
US-000296
Format:
Word;
Rich Text
Instant download
Description
Free preview
Form popularity
FAQ
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 ...
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).
An independent contractor working in construction can receive Worker's Compensation in Florida. Outside of the construction industry, if an employee has been misclassified as a 1099 independent contractor, they also may be able to receive workers compensation.
Independent contractors are not entitled to benefits from the company, such as health insurance or retirement, and are ineligible for unemployment benefits. Independent contractors are even exempt from employment discrimination laws governing wages and hours worked.
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.
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.
Florida uses the 'right of control' test to determine if a person should be classified as an employee or an independent contractor. The key factor that courts will consider is the extent that an employer has the right to control when/how an individual does a job.
People who are not employed by the employer, such as independent contractors, are not covered by the anti-discrimination laws.
More info
This guide will break down the requirements for classifying workers as independent contractors in Florida and other related issues. A company or organization in Florida cannot merely decide to label you as an independent contractor in order to limit your workplace rights.If you suspect that you are the victim of misclassification, an experienced Palm Beach Gardens independent contractor attorney can help. We assist independent contractors and workers throughout the states of Florida and Illinois. Call or fill out and submit an online contact form. Palm Beach County Equal Employment Ordinance, United States Equal Opportunity Commission, United States Education Department, Office of Civil Rights. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): This act establishes minimum wage, overtime pay eligibility, recordkeeping, and child labor standards. A: Misclassifying employees as independent contractors has become a hotbutton issue for businesses across industries. We operate 7 days a week, full time. There are specific laws for independent contractors in the state of Florida.