An independent contractor is a self-employed person or business hired to perform specific work for a client but who controls how the work is done. Unlike an employee, they typically set their own schedule, use their own tools, and handle their own taxes and benefits.
California’s AB 5 uses the “ABC test,” and failing any one prong can expose employers to civil penalties, back wages, tax exposure, and PAGA claims. Remote work complicates classification because location, control, and the worker’s “usual course of business” can be harder to document. This article explains how to classify California remote workers as W-2 […]
An independent contractor is a self-employed person or business hired under a contract (typically paid on a 1099) rather than treated as an employee. They control how and when the work is done and may serve multiple clients at once. This article explains the key differences from employees, including pay, taxes, and legal responsibilities. An
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