Since the passage of California Assembly Bill (AB) 5 in 2019, there have been subsequent legal challenges and revised legislation that continues to shape the status of independent contractors and related employment law issues in California. Keeping track of all the cases and exemptions related to AB 5 is almost as difficult as determining who
Proposition 22
California Court of Appeal Upholds Proposition 22 as Mostly Constitutional
By Adam Y. Siegel & Benjamin A. Tulis on
Posted in Wage and Hour
Three years ago, California voters approved Proposition 22, the “Protect App-Based Drivers and Services Act,” which allowed app-based rideshare and delivery companies to hire drivers as independent contractors if certain conditions were met. This week the California Court of Appeal mostly upheld the Proposition as constitutional.
Proposition 22 went into effect in 2021 and…
In Case You Missed…California Legislative Changes Coming in 2021
By Kelly D. Gemelli on
Posted in California
2020 has been a year of constant changes for California employers. Here are some big developments that employers cannot afford to miss in 2021.
Expansion of the California Family Rights Act
One of the biggest legislative changes facing California employers in 2021 will be the expansion of the California Family Rights Act (CFRA). Currently, employers…
Proposition 22 Passed – What Does It Mean for the Gig Economy in California?
By Adam Y. Siegel & Benjamin A. Tulis on
Posted in Wage and Hour
While some of the 2020 election is still undecided, California voters were fairly definitive in their support of Proposition 22, which will now allow app-based rideshare and delivery companies to hire drivers as independent contractors if various conditions are met.
A key part of Prop 22 provides workers with minimum compensation levels, health insurance…
California Propositions Employers Should be Watching in Upcoming Election
Posted in California
California voters will decide on several important propositions in the upcoming November election, including three employment law issues that could have far-ranging implications for California employers and businesses.
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