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Independent Contractors: California

Independent Contractors requirements for other states

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

Author: Anthony J. Oncidi, Proskauer Rose LLP

Summary

California applies a three-part "ABC Test" to determine whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor under many state laws, including its wage orders, labor code and unemployment insurance law. This guide provides an in-depth review of California employment law requirements with respect to independent contractors.