Employee misclassification happens when employers mislabel workers to evade paying wages. Apollo Law Group helps employees recover denied pay.
Employee misclassification happens when an employer incorrectly labels a worker as an independent contractor or as an “exempt” employee to avoid paying wages, overtime, benefits, payroll taxes, and legal protections.
Why Misclassification Is a Serious Problem?
When you’re misclassified, you may lose:
Employers may misclassify workers to cut costs but the law is on your side.
You may be misclassified as an “independent contractor” if
You may be misclassified as “exempt” if:
Many states including California use the ABC Test to determine if you’re an employee. You are an employee unless your company proves all three:
A — You’re free from control or direction
B — Your work is outside the usual course of the business
C — You run an independently established business
Most workers fail the test, meaning they are legally employees.
Across the U.S., federal laws protect workers, including:
No matter where you live, misclassification may entitle you to significant compensation.
We analyze your role, duties, pay structure, and classification.
We calculate what the company owes you under federal and state law.
We negotiate, litigate, or file class actions if multiple employees were harmed.
We only get paid when we win.
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Yes. A contract cannot override your legal worker status.
Yes. Misclassification often leads to class actions or PAGA claims (in CA).
Typically 2–4 years, depending on your state and circumstances.
Retaliation is illegal. You gain legal protection as soon as you file a claim.
If you’ve been treated unfairly at work, don’t wait. Contact Apollo Law Group for a free consultation and let us fight for your rights.
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We help workers across the U.S.
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