California is once again leading the way in labor protections, this time with the Freelance Worker Protection Act (FWPA), which takes effect on January 1, 2025. If your business hires freelance workers, it’s time to prepare for significant changes in how you engage with independent contractors. Here’s what you need to know about the FWPA and how to ensure compliance. The Basics of the FWPA The FWPA establishes baseline protections for freelance workers and applies to contracts worth $250 or more. These protections include requirements for written contracts, timely payment, and anti-retaliation measures. Inspired by a similar ordinance enacted in... READ MORE

2018 has been an incredibly eventful year! This year, there were a number of developments in a number of sectors, including important changes in employment law, data security and privacy regulations, and tax rules and regulation. In this newsletter, we’ll “look back” on these developments and highlight for you some of the key changes from 2018 that may affect your business. Employment Independent contractors: California presumes that all workers are employees unless a business is able to demonstrate that they meet every element of the ABC Test: The worker is free from the control and direction of the hirer in... READ MORE