A Connecticut-based U.S. District Court judge has granted class certification on behalf of two janitors who claim they are employees, not independent contractors, of Jani-King International.

The distinction is important, attorneys for the two plaintiffs said, because employers are not required to provide a slew of services and benefits, such as workers’ compensation, paid vacations, unemployment and health benefits to independent contractors.

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