Labor/Employment
Mar. 23, 2020
AB 5 opponents want the employee classification law paused during pandemic
Assemblyman Kevin Kiley, R-Rocklin, who introduced an AB 5 repeal bill but failed to secure enough votes, said in an interview Friday suspending AB 5 could open up more jobs to struggling workers.
State policymakers trying to repeal Assembly Bill 5 are pushing to suspend the worker classification law through the COVID-19 pandemic, arguing that doing so will boost healthcare resources and give relief to gig economy workers facing decreased demand and wages.
“Once lawmakers return to the State Capitol, Senate Republicans intend to make SB 806, our repeal and replace AB 5 legislation, an urgency measure,” Senate Republican Lead...
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