Photographers risk costly lawsuits if they violate state labor laws by misclassifying assistants and other crew. California attorney Douglas P. Roy explains the risks, and how to avoid them. PDN: Are photographers and production companies at risk for misclassifying employees? Douglas Roy: There are several aspects of law where obligations are different, depending on whether a worker is an independent...
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