California Worker Status, Leave Bills Sent to Governor

Worker-status, local labor standards enforcement, and family leave were among several payroll-related items that passed the California legislature and were sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) for consideration.

The bills include a measure that would clarify add and amend worker-status exemptions under a California law, which took effect Jan. 1, 2020. Under the law, workers are considered employees unless they satisfy a three-part test. Exempt services may be subject to a broader worker-status test that more easily could find workers to be independent contractors.

Worker classification (A.B. 2257): Exemptions contained in a worker-status bill that took effect Jan. ...