California AB5 employee contractor

Perhaps you’ve heard about the California Legislature’s efforts to target misclassification of employees in the gig economy.

While the law passed in September 2019 had obvious impacts on companies like Uber and Lyft, it can also significantly affect franchisors. AB 5 increases the likelihood that a franchisee or franchisee’s employees will be viewed as employees of the franchisor, which dramatically increases the franchisor’s obligations to them.

Read on to learn how legislation in California may effect you.Continue Reading Mitigating a Franchisor’s Risks under California AB 5