Hello my name is Larry Settle and I was a former Employee yes Employee... with Wholesome Fruits. The reason I say employee is because we were not independent contractors. we met every category of being an employee over being a Independent contractor.. below I will state them.

EMPLOYEE

Usually works for only one employer.

Works the hours set by the employer.

Usually works at the employer's place of business.

Often receives employment benefits, such as health and disability insurance.

Works under the control and direction of the employer.

Accomplishes tasks in the manner the employer has requested.

Tends not to incur costs or make investments in the work.

Has a general education and experience background, and receives special training from the employer in order to do the job better.

Receives net salary after employer has withheld income tax, Social Security and Medicare tax under the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA).

Will likely be eligible to receive unemployment compensation after lay off or termination.

Will receive worker's compensation benefits for any workplace injury.

Generally (unless employment is "at will") can be terminated by the employer only for good cause and with notice.

Is covered by federal and state wage and hour laws such as minimum wage and overtime rules.

Has the protection of workplace safety and employment anti-discrimination laws.

May be entitled to join or form a union.



INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

Generally provides consulting services to more than one company.

Sets his or her own hours.

Works out of his or her own office or home.

Does not receive employment benefits from the employer.

Works relatively independently.

Has the authority to decide how to go about accomplishing tasks, and does so without the employer's input.

Incurs the costs associated with performing the job.

Has acquired very specialized skills and comes to the work relationship with a particularized education and experience background.

Is not subject to tax or FICA withholding, but pays his or her own self-employment tax.

Is not eligible for unemployment compensation benefits.

Is not eligible for worker's compensation benefits.

Generally (unless the consulting contract is for a specified term) can be let go by the employer for any reason, at any time.

Is paid according to the terms of the contract, and does not receive additional compensation for overtime hours worked.

Usually is not protected by employment anti-discrimination and workplace safety laws.

Is not entitled to join or form a union.


#1). I don't know about you but I when doing my job with wholesome fruits I was not working with another company.

#2). They told me exactly when they wanted me to work.
( on these days i did this route and on these days i did this route )

#3). I worked under the control of wholesome Fruits.

#4). I accomplished tasks set forth by Wholesome fruits.

#5). I was furnished with the fruits and roses and I could not purchase at a lower cost from another provider.

#6). I had to comply with Wholesome Fruits instructions on When, Where, and how to work. ( I was not allowed to find new customers. )

#7). I was trained by Wholesome fruits.

#8). Wholesome Fruits controlled means and methods of achieving end results.

#9). Wholesome Fruits provided me with equipment, tools, and training.

#10). I was not allowed to have an assistant.

#11). wholesome Fruit's and my relationship was continuing.. ( I worked the same 4 days a week every week )

#12). wholesome fruits determined the location of my work.

#13). My work was integral to the daily operation of the business .

And these are not tho only examples only the ones I can find at the moment.
I am wanting to get an Attorney and sue the guys by me being Misclassified .
get enough people and we can try for a class action lawsuit..

please email me your name and number if intested