This month, Assembly Bill 5 (A.B. 5) was signed into California law. A.B. 5 codifies the “ABC Test”—used to determine if a worker is an independent contractor—which is broader, harsher and more inclusive than the common law test with which most businesses are familiar.
A.B. 5 appears to be the death knell of convenience for
US businesses expanding abroad, and international businesses moving into the United States, can find the differences between employment laws both unexpected and costly.
Companies of all sizes are eager to expand their businesses, and their workforce, into new markets. US employers already know that operating in multiple states can feel like operating in different countries
