Independent Contractors
Some companies refuse to pay workers overtime by calling them “independent contractors” instead of “employees.” But whether a worker truly is an independent contractor depends on the specific, real-life circumstances of his employment. A worker is not an independent contractor just because the company says so. If you regularly work over 40 hours in a workweek and are denied overtime because the boss says you are an “independent contractor,” you should contact us for a free and confidential attorney consultation.