by D. Gregory Valenza | | September 23, 2019
OK, let’s wrap up this long discussion of AB 5. The 2750.3(a)(2) / Wage Order 2 Gotcha Subdivision 2750.3(a)(2) says: any exceptions to the terms “employee,” “employer,” “employ,” or “independent contractor,” and any extensions of employer status or liability,...
by D. Gregory Valenza | | September 19, 2019
OK, AB 5 was just signed into law. It’s very long. You can read it in final form here. First, some general comments. What we’re going to accomplish here (I hope) is to provide some guidance as to what the law covers, and what tools are required to...
by D. Gregory Valenza | | November 13, 2018
You may recall that earlier this year, the California Supreme Court held in Dynamex Ops. West v. Superior Court that “independent contractors” are treated as employees under the Industrial Wage Commission’s Wage Orders. unless they satisfy each...
by D. Gregory Valenza | | September 20, 2018
Just a quick update on some California law developments. First, the Governor is considering whether to sign pending legislation awaiting signature or veto. We’ll have a full article on all the new laws. Also, please consider attending our end of year update for...
by D. Gregory Valenza | | May 1, 2018
Happy May Day, comrades. Yesterday, the California Supreme Court unanimously adopted the “ABC” test for independent contractor status in wage-hour law cases. That test has been around a while, but it’s new to California jurisprudence. The headline...
