Why workers lose when misclassified as independent contractors
And what they can do to fight back RONALD Shephard installed garage doors for Lowe’s, a home improvement retailer that operates nearly 100 stores in California. Lowe’s offers its customers installation services for products bought at its stores. In June 2012, Shephard sued Lowe’s in a class action for misclassification, reimbursement and denial of benefits. …