Employment Misclassification Claim Klage wegen falscher Einstufung als Selbstständiger Employment Misclassification Claim Reclamación de clasificación errónea de empleo Reclamo de clasificación errónea de empleo Réclamation de classification erronée de l'emploi תביעה על טעות בסיווג העסקה रोजगार गलत वर्गीकरण दावा 雇用の誤分類請求 Reivindicação de classificação incorreta de emprego 就业错分类索赔 An employment misclassification claim is a legal action initiated by an employee who alleges that their employer has improperly classified them as an independent contractor, rather than an employee. The claim typically arises when an employer misclassifies an employee to avoid providing benefits or complying with certain employment laws, such as minimum wage and overtime requirements. Employees who are misclassified may be entitled to back wages, benefits, and other compensation.