Labor/Employment,
Government
May 31, 2019
Assembly vote on test to determine an employee could impact gig economy
The state Assembly’s 55-11 vote to pass AB 5 could install a multi-part test that distinguishes between employees and independent contractors, which could lead to substantial changes for many employers, particularly those who hire workers within the so-called gig economy, legal experts said Thursday.
The Assembly's 55-11 vote to pass AB 5 could install a multi-part test that distinguishes between employees and independent contractors, which could lead to substantial changes for many employers, particularly those who hire workers within the so-called gig economy, legal experts said Thursday.
The bill still requires a vote in the state Senate before it reaches Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk for review and a possible signature. That did...
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