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E268. AB5 Going National Will Be A Disaster - Kevin Kiley
Jan 18, 2024
California Representative Kevin Kiley discusses the disastrous consequences of the AB5 bill going national, its impact on independent contractors and small business owners, and the workarounds to implement it despite not passing through Congress. They also explore how AB5 infringes on individual rights and disproportionately affects women and vulnerable populations. The podcast addresses the steps to prevent a national version and the lack of attention on this pressing issue.
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- AB5, a law passed in California, severely restricts the ability to work as an independent contractor, affecting various industries and taking away the flexibility and livelihood of millions of Americans who have chosen the independent contractor model.
- The Biden administration is attempting to nationalize AB5 with the ABC test, infringing upon an individual's right to work as an independent contractor, but efforts to fight back against the national expansion include potential congressional review, legal challenges, and public advocacy.
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AB5 and Its Impact on Independent Contractors
AB5, a law passed in California in 2019, severely restricts the ability to work as an independent contractor in the state. The law redefines the distinction between employees and independent contractors, making it difficult for many professions to qualify as independent contractors. This has affected various industries, including the gig economy, ride-sharing services, writers, musicians, and more. The law has been criticized for taking away the flexibility and livelihood of millions of Americans who have willingly chosen the independent contractor model. AB5 has faced legal challenges, and there are ongoing efforts to reverse or defang the law through congressional actions and court challenges.
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