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Going Against the Grain: Worker Fired After Unequal Pay Complaint

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Mariah learned that her brother, an Oakley Grain employee at the Pendleton facility, had received “harvest and safety bonuses.” Mac said that during the call, he told Jim he was going to lay off employees to save money after they finished an intake of corn. thodonal / iStock / Getty Images Plus. “Jim”

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Employee or Independent Contractor? Right to Control Is Key

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A continuing point of contention in employment law revolves around who is an employee versus who is an independent contractor. The issue seems to come up often in wage and hour cases and workers’ compensation or unemployment claims. Read on to see how the court analyzed the issue. Factual Background.