Independent contractor misclassification can be extremely costly to you. Often, misclassified employees are owed thousands in overtime pay or unpaid minimum wages. Because one factor alone does not determine your status as an employee or independent contractor, determining your true classification can be tricky. The courts look at all the relevant details to determine the appropriate classification and, even then, disagreements may arise. If you suspect that you have been improperly classified as an independent contractor, you could be entitled to recover damages.