Labor/Employment
Nov. 1, 2011
Employers face public shaming for misclassification of workers
A new state law intended to crack down on employers who misclassify their workers includes an unusual punishment : public shame.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
A new state law intended to crack down on employers who misclassify their workers includes an unusual punishment: public shame.
Companies who "willfully" classify employees as independent contractors must admit their error on their websites for one year. That's along with new penalties of between $5,000 and $25,000 per infraction. The state Labor and Workforce Development Agency will enf...
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