A person is not a contractor solely because an employer considers them such. If workers participate in the actions of employees such as wearing uniforms, and are under the direct control of the bosses or managers, or are affiliated with the company in other close ways, a court may find them to be de facto employee.
No single test exists to determine if a worker should be considered an employee, but several factors are used to determine this.
Such factors include:
- The amount of the workers’ investment in equipment or materials
- The degree of independent operation
- The permanency of the relationship
- The extent to which the services are an integral part of a business
Irrespective of official job title, if your job duties do not fulfill the requirements of an independent contractor, you could be considered an employee and eligible for workers’ compensation if you become hurt on the job.
If you are hurt on the job, turn to the Fort Lauderdale workers’ compensation attorneys at Rosenberg & Rosenberg, P.A. for help.
