Dynamo2000
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Massachusetts
My wife 55 years of age, was working full time (50-60 hrs./wk) for the last 6 years for a physician but being paid as a 1099 instead of W-2. She earned about $52,000 per year. We recently found out that at least in Massachusetts this is illegal. She never received any benefits and nor did the doctor pay any social security taxes for her. What is the scope of damages she is entitled to try to reclaim? What about social security payments - how does that get accounted for now? Besides an attorney, are there any state offices we can turn to to try to file a claim? Is the physician guilty of just a civil offense(s) or is there possibly a criminal offense involved as well?
My wife 55 years of age, was working full time (50-60 hrs./wk) for the last 6 years for a physician but being paid as a 1099 instead of W-2. She earned about $52,000 per year. We recently found out that at least in Massachusetts this is illegal. She never received any benefits and nor did the doctor pay any social security taxes for her. What is the scope of damages she is entitled to try to reclaim? What about social security payments - how does that get accounted for now? Besides an attorney, are there any state offices we can turn to to try to file a claim? Is the physician guilty of just a civil offense(s) or is there possibly a criminal offense involved as well?