What is California's Assembly Bill 5?

On January 1, 2020, Assembly Bill (AB) 5 will go into effect and may impact whether your workers are treated as employees or as independent contractors under California law.The state has launched a new website with information, including Frequently Asked Questions, to help you understand the ABC test (a 3-part test to determine whether an employee could be classified as a contractor rather than an employee), AB5, and your obligations as an employer.Please visit Labor.ca.gov/employmentstatus, which contains information from various state entities.

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