As soon as California passed the landmark law known as AB 5, people were discussing changes. The goal of AB 5, according to its supporters, was to crack down on misclassification by instituting a much stricter definition of what it means to be an independent...
Federal relief funds boost California unemployment offerings
The pandemic of 2020 devastated local economies, placing millions of Americans in unemployment and debilitating small businesses. In response, the federal government passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act to help states recover and...
California businesses face new rules over use of contractors
Companies in the Golden State will face strict new regulations over their use of independent contractors after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law, which will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020. According to a report by the LA Times, supporters say the law will...
What the new extension means for sexual harassment training
When the #MeToo movement started sweeping the nation, California was one of the quickest states to respond to the increased exposure of sexual harassment in the workplace. They passed several laws in an attempt to make safer work environments for workers of all ages...
Who is a contractor and who is an employee in California?
California has recently passed Assembly Bill 5 which deals with how companies classify those who work for them. It deals with the difference between contractors and employees. Contractors are often not afforded the same rights as employees, such as paid sick time and...
