California Assembly Bill 5 was signed into law in September 2019 and went into effect on January 1, 2020. Prompted by the collective demands of professional drivers and worker advocates, the primary objective was to prevent mis-classification of workers.
Topics: independent contractors, gig economy, ABC Test, Dynamex, freelancers
A series of related events are shaking up employers who make use of independent contractors and workers classified as such who feel they should be classified as employees. Additionally alarming for employers, especially in California, is the growing prospect of wage and hour lawsuits.
Topics: independent contractors, dol fsla, wage and hour compliance, gig economy, ABC Test
Topics: independent contractors, labor law compliance, employee classification, employee lawsuits, ABC Test