How the New Independent Contractor Law Could Affect California

How the New Independent Contractor Law Could Affect California
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Ian Henderson
Ian Henderson
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A California bill that would require employers provide insurance and other benefits for contractors and freelancers has been signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

AB-5, authored by Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego) states “a person providing labor or services for remuneration shall be considered an employee rather than an independent contractor.”

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Ian Henderson
Ian Henderson
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Ian Henderson is a contributor to Shield Society, former director of outreach for The Millennial Review, and former development coordinator for PragerU.
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