In order to make a distinction between types of worker-owners, it’s important to apply a test or series of tests that have been developed for determining who is a member of an enterprise. Below, we
Workers may be classified as employees rather than partners depending on the legal entity the co-op decides to form under. LLCs, Partnerships, and Cooperative Corporations each have different implications regarding worker classification and therefore it
Making decisions in cooperatives can be a uniquely difficult task. There is always a diverse range of member interests, and decisions must be made in a fair and democratic manner. Before deciding what sort of
The page overview is a brief, 2-3 sentence summary that describes the key takeaway the reader will come away with from the page. It is generally a high-level snapshot of what’s to come. Subhead in
It is critically important to evaluate the question of employment status carefully. Failure to properly classify someone as an employee could result in an expensive lawsuit or fine when either a labor department or worker
It is important to have a plan in place for the distribution of proceeds for when a cooperative member decides to leave the cooperative and/or when a cooperative decides to dissolve or sell the business.
Employment laws have mostly been created to balance the relationship between “bosses” and “workers.” Employment laws are very important to ensure employees are given certain rights like the right to a minimum wage and reasonable
Workers’ Compensation is the primary insurance that covers employees injured on the job, regardless of fault. There is a a federal version managed by the Department of Labor, offering compensation to government agency civilian workers.
It is important and legally required to create a safe and healthy workplace. There are many safety standards employers must be aware of. Providing Safe Working Conditions and Complying with Safety Standards The Occupational Safety
Employers are required to withhold money from each employee’s paycheck for certain federal and state mandated purposes. They also have the option to withhold money from each employee’s paychecks for a few other purposes as
The information presented on Co-oplaw.org is largely based on California law and IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE.
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