The recent decisive vote on Prop 22 is undoubtedly good news for businesses that use independent contractors. However, the state attorney general, three city attorneys and California's labor secretary filed lawsuits against Uber and Lyft before the voters approved the...
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Year: 2020
Ballot box win enables more California employers to use contractors
California voters overwhelmingly approved the new ballot measure California Proposition 22 that allows certain workers to be reclassified as independent contractors instead of employees. This refutes the 2019 state law that took a more inclusive interpretation of...
Managing a Leave of Absence In California
It’s a very challenging employment situation when employees take a leave of absence. Although state and federal laws authorize specific leave guidelines for employers, there’s limited human and financial resources to meet certain criteria. Many small business owners...
How your rights as an app-based employer may soon change
As an app-based employer in California, it’s probably no surprise that state laws impact the way your company classifies independent contractors and employees. But you might not know what will happen after this year’s election. Last year’s passage of Assembly Bill 5...