How to Draft a California AB 5–Compliant Independent Contractor Agreement for a SaaS Startup in 2026
In California, a SaaS startup must satisfy the AB 5 “ABC test” (or a statutory exemption) to classify a worker as an independent contractor in 2026. Misclassification can trigger wage-and-hour liability, penalties, and PAGA exposure. This article explains how to draft an AB 5–compliant independent contractor agreement for common SaaS roles, including key clauses, exemption […]
