Ep 48 - California's AB-5

On this episode we're joined by Margarita Wear from the Maier Law Group in San Rafael, California. https://maierlawgroup.com/margarita-wear   Margarita talks with us about California's assembly bill 5 (AB-5) law and what it means for HR and compensation pros.   Relevant links: Vox Cuts Hundreds of Freelancers: https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2019-12-17/vox-media-cuts-hundreds-freelancers-ab5

• Instacart Likely to Flunk AB5:  https://www.sfchronicle.com/business/article/Court-says-Instacart-flunks-AB5-shoppers-should-15083096.php
• Borello Law:  https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/faq_independentcontractor.htm
• Cali Court Exempts Truckers From Gig Law:  https://www.reuters.com/article/us-employment-california-truckers/california-court-says-truckers-exempt-from-gig-worker-law-idUSKBN1Z82TP
• Uber, Postmates Sue California Over AB-5:  https://www.cnbc.com/2019/12/30/uber-postmates-sue-california-over-ab5.html
• NY to Become Next Battleground for Gig Law:  https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/new-york-said-to-become-next-battleground-for-gig-worker-law