The Recorder
AB 5: Changing the Landscape for Independent Contractor Analysis
September 19, 2019
Although the national media has largely focused on the effects on ride-hailing, meal delivery and other gig economy workers, the effects of AB 5 are much broader and are worrying those in many industries including technology, media, transportation and entertainment.
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