What is employee misclassification in relation to Workers’ Compensation?
Misclassification of employees in relation to Virginia Workers’ Compensation occurs when an employer hires a worker and inappropriately classifies the employee as an independent contractor versus a regular full time employee. Independent contractors are usually considered in business for themselves and control their work process, whereas an employee’s workload and how it’s completed is determined …
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What Not To Do While On Workers Compensation in Virginia
DO NOT give a recorded statement about your case to the insurance adjuster or anyone else. If a nurse employed by the workers’ compensation carrier contacts you, DO NOT discuss your medical condition, employment, employment prospects, personal life or anything else with him/her. DO call your attorney to discuss the event. If any person other …
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