In Dynamex Operations v. Superior Court of Los Angeles, the California Supreme Court adopted the ABC Test for determining whether certain workers should be classified as independent contractors. It's an employee-friendly test that presumes a worker is an “employee” by shifting the burden of proof onto the employer. While it does pose a bigger hurdle for companies that want to use independent contractors, it is not insurmountable. Here are some key tips for using correctly classified independent contractors.
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Five Tips for Using Independent Contractors in California Posted on: September 07, 2022 In: Labor & Employment
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Three Things to Consider Before Hiring Models for Your Marketing Campaign Posted on: July 15, 2021 In: Labor & Employment
When using models, many companies follow a typical procedure. After deciding what kind of models are needed for a photoshoot or event, they contact a talent agency, select the models, conduct the photoshoot/event, then pay an invoice from the talent agency a month or more after the project is complete. In many places this is perfectly acceptable, but in California, it could lead to potential liability.
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California Employers Beware: 3 Things to Consider When Hiring Independent Contractors Posted on: April 08, 2021 In: Labor & Employment
In California, a person providing labor or services is presumed to be an employee, rather than an independent contractor, unless the hiring entity meets the elements of the strict “ABC Test” – a three-part test to show, among other things, that an employee is free from its control and performs work that is outside of its “usual course of business.” In order to avoid common pitfalls in hiring independent contractors, an employer should consider three important steps.
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