Independent Contractors: California
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.