Todd Lebowitz

Advise & defend businesses in independent contractor misclassification disputes and joint employment claims. Work proactively with clients to limit exposure when using 1099 independent contractors. Develop customized strategies and contract provisions to minimize risk, while preserving business objectives. Defend clients in audits, agency actions, & lawsuits alleging independent contractor misclassification. Recent wins include full dismissals and minimal settlements for multiple high profile clients in high stakes claims. I enjoy the challenge of working with multi-state businesses, where the tests for Independent Contractor vs. Employee differ from state to state & from law to law, creating a compliance minefield. Clients includes businesses of all sizes, Fortune 500 to local. Be proactive! Planning ahead can limit exposure drastically. My blog, WhoIsMyEmployee.com, explores issues related to independent contractor misclassification and joint employment, providing valuable (and free!) information about risks, trends, tips, and new developments. I do not believe in boring legal blogs. Instead, I invite you to join me in reminiscing about 1970s classic rock & obscure pop culture references, while doing my best to segue back to the real topic of each blog post. Recognized as one of 100 Best Legal Blogs by ABA Journal. I also advise and defend clients on the full range of employment law issues, including discrimination, employee medical leave, background checks, terminations, separation agreements, employment agreements, and the other things that make a Human Resource Manager's job so much fun. Board of Directors for SABR (Society for American Baseball Research) since 2011. www.whoismyemployee.com @whoismyemployee Chambers USA Ohio "Super Lawyer" Certified Specialist in Labor & Employment Law, Ohio State Bar Assn