New Haven, CT Employee
Misclassification Attorney

At Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore, LLC, our New Haven employee misclassification attorneys are aggressive and effective advocates for workers. Were you wrongly classified as an independent contractor? We can get you justice and the full and fair employee benefits you are entitled to under state and federal law. For a completely confidential case evaluation with a top Connecticut employment lawyer, please call our New Haven office at (203) 691-6491 or send us a message online. 

Employee Classification in Connecticut: An Overview of the Standard

Employers do not get to simply choose whether or not a worker will be labeled as an employee or an independent contractor. Instead, a worker’s legal status should depend on the actual services they perform on behalf of the employer. As described by the Connecticut Department of Labor, state regulators use the ‘ABC Test’ for assessing employment status. To be considered an independent contractor, an individual must satisfy the following three key factors of Connecticut’s ABC Test: 

1. An individual must be free from the direct control of an employer—they must truly work independently; 
2. The individual must perform services for the company/organization that are outside of the usual course of the employer’s business or their place of business; and
3. The individual’s occupation/trade must be consistent with the nature of the services they are performing. 

Know Your Rights: Worker Classification Matters

Worker misclassification is a huge problem in Connecticut. Many of your rights at your job are tied directly to your employment status. Employees are entitled to many labor protections that are simply not available to independent contractors. If you were improperly classified as an independent contractor in New Haven, you may miss out on: 

• A guarantee minimum wage;

• Overtime benefits;

• Wage and hour rights; 

• Family and medical Leave (FMLA) benefits; 

• Unemployment insurance;

• Your company’s contribution to your payroll benefits.

Why Rely On Our New Haven Independent Contractor Misclassification Lawyers

Workers who were misclassified as independent contractors are missing out on important benefits. At Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore, LLC, we know how to make sure that companies and organizations abide by their duties under state and federal law. When you call our New Haven office, you will have an opportunity to consult with a Connecticut worker misclassification attorney who can: 

• Comprehensively review your case and answer any questions;

• Gather and organize the information and evidence you need to bring a claim;

• Take whatever legal action is needed to get the best results. 

We know that every employee is dealing with their own unique set of facts and circumstances. Our New Haven employment lawyers will put forward the resources needed to provide truly personalized legal representation. Our mission is to protect your rights under the law. 

Contact Our New Haven Employee Misclassification Attorneys Today

At Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore, LLC, our Connecticut independent contractor misclassification attorneys are experienced, passionate advocates for your civil rights. If you believe that you were misclassified, we are more than ready to help. To set up a strictly private, no-commitment consultation, please contact our New Haven office at (203) 691-6491. We advocate for employee rights throughout New Haven County.