Your Honor, Can We Get a Vibe Check? (or, the Independent Contractor-Employee Debate)
Description
In today's gig economy, gig workers like on-demand delivery drivers and other independent contractors have become more and more prevalent. But what actually differentiates them from employees and why does it matter? In this episode, we deep-dive into these terms, their complicated legislative history in California, and what the heck all this means for you.
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Sources:
The Law Offices of Jane Heath website
Details on Dynamex and AB5
More info on California Prop 22
The Washington Post article that I discuss
More info on which job categories are exempt from AB5
Defining the gig economy
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