State of California says Ms. X was an employee, I said she was an independent contractor
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State of California says Ms. X was an employee, I said she was an independent contractor
In 2005 Ms. X contracted with me to gather signatures. We had a contract. I had no supervision or control of her. She filed for unemployment. California said she was my employee, I said not. California placed a $7,000 lien on me. I still can’t get any kind of a loan due to that plus I filed bankruptcy in 2007. What can I do?
Asked on June 26, 2009 under Employment Labor Law, Washington
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
You should have fought it then; you are most likely precluded from fighting it now.
Try consulting with a lawyer: www.attorneypages.com and check his or her record at www.calbar.ca.gov under attorney search.
As to the bankruptcy, it stays on your credit report for 7 to 10 years.
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