A recent California court case clarified this confusion. This decision simplifies the calculation for California employers in that the premium payment is equal to one hour at the employee’s base hourly wage, NOT the regular rate of pay.
Read MoreThe legislature’s passage of Assembly Bill (AB) 5 on September 18, 2019, represents a shift in the nature of work in California. This article provides an overview of AB 5 and the two legal tests used to determine whether a worker can be classified as an independent contractor.
Read MoreIn April 2018, the California Supreme Court adopted the ABC Test as a way to classify workers as independent contractors for purposes of Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC) Wage Orders. What does this mean exactly?
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