Employment Classification
/ɪmˈplɔɪmənt ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal process of determining a worker's status as an employee or independent contractor, impacting rights and obligations under labor and tax laws.
The court examined the employment classification to decide if the worker was entitled to benefits.
Forms
- employment classification
- employment classifications
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Commentary
Precise employment classification is critical in legal contexts to establish applicable protections and liabilities; misclassification can result in penalties and affect entitlements.
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