The money raised through the sale of the participating products will be used to offer training on social platforms and online sales as well as provide financial support to the beneficiary entrepreneurs.
“Employers should know that the U.S. Department of Labor takes misclassifying employees as independent contractors very seriously. Attempts to avoid complying with the law will be met with litigation to ensure that workers receive the wages they’re owed.”
— Jeffrey S. Rogoff, regional solicitor, U.S. Labor Department