We are asking our elected leaders to FIX AB 5 for all of us.

We are freelancers, independent contractors, impacted businesses, non-profits, and organizations across California that are impacted by AB 5 that went into effect on January 1, 2020 and the 2018 California State Supreme Court decision known as Dynamex.

Protect Our Livelihoods…Stop Our Economic Distress

We are experiencing economic distress and uncertainty. Businesses are cancelling contracts…there is confusion as to whether we can continue our profession as a sole proprietor …we are all losing work.

Impacts to Freelancers Across Professions
• Losing work
• Less pay
• Losing contracts
• Limited new work opportunities

Impacts to California Communities
• Cancelled art and music productions
• Loss or reduction of non-profit programs
• Harm to youth programs
• Limit to health care access

Did you know that California alone has nearly 2 million men and women who choose to be independent contractors?

My name is George. I am a cab driver. I choose to be an independent contractor because I can set my own hours.

My name is Alexia. I am a filmmaker. I work as an independent contractor for Postmates and a financial company. I choose to be independent so I have the time to build my businesses.

My name is K. I am an independent consultant for NuSkin. I choose to be independent because of the freedom and flexibility it provides for me to earn as much as I want to for my family.

My name is Laurie. I am an independent contractor for five different companies. I choose to be independent so that I have the flexibility and can provide for myself and my five children.

My name is Norman. I work as an independent contractor for a rideshare company. I choose to be independent for my quality of life. As an employee I had to work holidays and weekends.

My name is Leah. I am an independent consultant for Arbonne International. I choose to be independent because it fits my needs to care for my children while still earning for my family.

My name is Kindred. I am independent contractor for a rideshare company and an entrepreneur. I am independent so that I can set my own schedule, control my own earnings, and spend time with my two daughters.

My name is Eduardo. I am a truck owner-operator. I choose to be independent so that I can pick my kids up from school and so I can travel.

My name is Rahim. I own a few small businesses that have grown because of the modern economy and online platforms that make it easier to connect with people who want to deliver products.

My name is Espree. I am a recruiter for a start-up biotech company. I am also an independent consultant for Arbonne to make supplemental income for my family’s future.

My name is Gerardo. I am a musician and I work as an independent contractor teaching music classes. I choose to be independent so that I can pursue my music and go on tour.

My name is Thang. I am a truck owner-operator. I choose to be independent so that I don’t have to rely on just one company but can work for many companies and set my own schedule.

Fix AB 5

We need to fix AB 5 to end economic hardship and allow freelancers to continue to earn a living. 

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