Who Is An Independent Contractor?

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California’s AB5, which went into effect on January 1, 2020, redefines the differences between employees and independent contractors. Worker classification has become a significant issue in the last decade, as the rise of the gig economy created a unique type of employment. The new employment law applies across industries but is especially important to businesses […]

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California Supreme Court ruling could have monumental impact on workers in gig economy

California Supreme Court ruling could have monumental impact on workers in gig economy

California’s top court issued a decision on April 30 making it harder for companies to classify workers as independent contractors rather than employees. The unanimous ruling replaced the previous test for setting employment status, which largely considered the control a company had over a worker, like where and when work was done. In recent years, […]

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