Category Archives: AB 5

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION DEFENSE IN CALIFORNIA: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS AND THE ABC TEST

In recent years, California has significantly tightened its regulations on the use of independent contractors. Unlike an employee, an independent contractor is not entitled to no-fault workers’ compensation insurance coverage. However, an employer cannot simply choose who is classified as an employee and who is classified as an independent contractor. In this blog post, our […]

ASSEMBLY BILL 5 AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT CALIFORNIA EMPLOYERS NEED TO KNOW

In recent years, businesses and organizations are increasingly relying on the contributions of gig workers and independent contractors. In the fall of 2019, Governor Gavin Newsom signed California Assembly Bill 5 (AB 5) into law; the bill restricts an employer’s ability to classify a worker as an independent contractor. There are strict rules that must […]