The _____ lawsuit dramatically illustrated the cost of misclassifying employees and violating laws that cover compensation, taxes, unemployment insurance, and overtime.

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The Viscaino v. Microsoft lawsuit is famous for establishing the legal precedent for identifying employees as either employees or independent contractors for the purpose of tax and benefits obligations. It resulted in Microsoft having to pay out a settlement of $97 million to workers who were misclassified as independent contractors.

The _____ Lawsuit Dramatically Illustrated the Cost of Misclassifying Employees