Independent Contractors

The spectacle of unions and legislatures drawing up rules for independent contractors fills me with anger and dismay.

Codifying the ABC test of AB 5 in the PRO Act will increase nationwide unemployment at the worst possible time.

Providing independent contractors access to labor protections and benefits would help businesses comply with labor laws and spread costs more evenly.

We need to consider the small businesses and employers that have been impacted by the enactment of AB 5 and COVID-19.

Good morning, California. It’s Thursday, November 5. Big loss for labor unions Uber and Lyft’s $206 million campaign to defy all three branches of California government has paid off — to the tune of $10 billion. That’s how much the gig companies’ valuations shot up after California voters approved Proposition 22 Tuesday night, exempting the […]

Franchise owners and employees are seeking an amendment to AB 2257 that would clarify AB 5 and recognize the structure of franchisees.

Assembly Bill 2257 falls short of fixing the problems with AB 5, threatening to impose red tape on professional interpreters like me.

Many counties plan to reopen gyms, bars, hotels, movie theaters, pro sports venues without fans, and more, even as coronavirus cases continue to rise.

Voters to decide fate of Uber, Lyft. Assembly to gather for historic budget hearing. Newsom clears places of worship for partial reopening.

Newsom set to unveil revised budget. Feds deny approval for N95 masks from Chinese firm. How much state unemployment fund lost from Uber, Lyft.