Consult with an employment law attorney to make sure you are not going to misclassify a worker as an independent contractor. Learn about AB 5 and how to determine if a worker is an independent contractor or employee.Here are some common signs that you may have been misclassified as an independent contractor in California. Schedule a free consultation. California's law is designed to provide a framework for classifying workers as employees or independent contractors within California. State and federal laws give you the right to sue your employer for employee misclassification. 6th Street, Beaumont,. Upon the effective date of this Contract, CONTRACTOR shall be considered a contract employee in the. Unclassified Service. Employers often misclassify employees as independent contractors to avoid paying payroll taxes and health insurance benefits.