Californians’ right to choose to work as an independent contractor or freelance is at risk due to an unprecedented Court decision. 

Today, Californians choose to work independently for many reasons: flexibility, quality of life, more control over their work, more economic security, extra money on the side, or simply because they enjoy it.

We need the State Legislature to protect our freedom to work independently.

It is time to modernize our laws to reflect the way Californians are choosing to work today.

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.

Protect Our Freedom to Work Independently.

Californians choose to be independent contractors in nearly every industry including real estate, healthcare, education, child care, financial planning, agriculture, beauty, entertainment, writing, technology development, insurance, and transportation. Even Californians who choose to be a franchisee to operate a store are independent contractors.

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