The US Department of Labor created a webpage where workers, employers and government agencies can find information and resources about employee misclassification.

“Misclassification” refers to a worker who is an employee under the law but is incorrectly classified as something other than an employee — usually an independent contractor. Most federal and state labor laws protect workers who meet the laws’ definitions of “employee,” according to the department.

The site provides information on how misclassification affects pay, unemployment insurance, safety and health protections, retirement and health benefits, and taxes.

View the misclassification website here.