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AB2257: Not Much Better Than AB5 for Most Industries in California Using Independent Contractors
Many independent contractors complained of dire consequences after Assembly Bill 5 (AB5) became effective in California on January 1, 2020. Following intense lobbying and public relations campaigns, independent contractors in 15 industries have now been added to AB5’s list of freelancers who are eligible for an exemption from California’s extraordinarily onerous version of the so-called “ABC” test for independent contractor status.
CA EDD confirms it has resumed tax audits relating to the misclassification of 10 million contractors
Until September 2nd, 2020, CA EDD auditors had put audit cases on hold in order to assist the agency with the unemployment insurance benefits process. With the onset of the COVID-19 layoffs and the increase in administrative requirements that brought, California EDD did not have enough manpower to complete and process the millions of UI claims.
With 7 dead, California pot ranch is tied to organized crime
An illegal marijuana growing operation where seven people were fatally shot in a small, rural Southern California town had the markings of organized crime, authorities said Tuesday.
Governor Newsom Announces Housing Is Key Campaign to Inform Californians About State’s New Tenant and Landlord Protections
Following the signing of one of the strongest statewide tenant protection measures in the country, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the launch of the “Housing is Key” campaign aimed at connecting renters and landlords experiencing economic hardship due to COVID-19 with helpful information and resources.
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT – DRIVE THRU EDITION
This year, the Riverside Police Department will be doing National Night Out (NNO) a little different. To help maintain social distancing and limit the spread of COVID-19, we will coming by the various City of Riverside neigbhorhoods in a drive-by parade, which will be held on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
