Misclassification of employees deprives workers of rightfully-earned wages and workplace protections and undercuts law-abiding businesses, said U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez. Which is why combating misclassification is one of several important strategies to promote shared prosperity to help ensure that our economy works for everyone. Misclassification of workers steals benefits and protections from employees, and allows unfair advantages to businesses that do it, said New Hampshire Labor Commissioner James W. Craig. This agreement will help us grow our state and regional economy by leveling the playing field for honest and law-abiding employers. dol.gov/opa/media/press/whd/WHD20142092.htm
Posted on: Thu, 13 Nov 2014 13:32:43 +0000