Bill > AB1514

This bill makes several modifications to California labor law regarding worker classification, with a focus on licensed manicurists and commercial fishers. The bill extends existing exemptions from the standard "ABC" worker classification test for these two groups. Specifically, for licensed manicurists, the bill removes the previous January 1, 2025 sunset date and extends the exemption until January 1, 2029, while requiring the Employment Development Department and Division of Labor Standards Enforcement to report to the Legislature by June 1, 2026 on allegations of worker misclassification involving manicurists. For commercial fishers working on American vessels, the bill extends the current exemption until January 1, 2031 and changes the annual reporting deadline from March 1 to June 30. The bill maintains the existing provisions that allow these workers to be classified using the more flexible Borello test instead of the stricter ABC test, provided they meet certain specified conditions related to business independence, licensing, rate-setting, and work scheduling. These changes aim to provide continued flexibility for these specific professional groups in how they are classified for labor and employment purposes.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

Labor and Employment (Assembly)

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