", Andy J. McQueen: "I have been a Freelance Independent Contractor for 20yrs from Camera Assistant to Camera Operator to Audio Mixer/Location Sound Recordists, grip, gaffer, utility and technical supervisor. Only somebody who doesn’t know how to program would say something so ignorant. ", Kaitlyn: "Having recently moved to California, I've been relying heavily on freelance writing as a source of income. We are not some mega factory, we make small batches of super high quality tools (specialty instruments) for the movie soundtrack industry. Additionally lawyers can give no clear answer on business to businesses 1099 so we are in a holding pattern in terms of jobs. If I have to follow AB 5, I wouldn't been able to work anymore, since I'm getting close to retirement age. Funny enough, the non-profit that I work for is a member of our city's Chamber, so I have to tread carefully there, but...the non-profit is also going to be impacted by AB 5 because we're a youth arts, education and performance organization and we're struggling with how we're going to handle hiring our contracted accompanists, stage managers, etc. Clients are not providing that. Biden also said on Sunday that “we should put them in jail” when talking about fossil fuel executives. As a progressive democrat I’m horrified. #RepealAB5 and write an new law that leaves us alone! I’ve been devastated by it. #AB5 bans all freelance video/audio work - unconstitutional, ridiculous, unAmerican. I have been serving women 34 years! It’s great that you supposedly want to help those who need it, but guess what? And since I perform for their clients, I don’t pass the “B” in the ABC. Anybody who can throw coal into a furnace can learn how to program, for god's sake!” Biden said. Faultlines: "Hey Faultlines fam! Many insurance companies have their own appraisers that write these documents, but I and many others specialize and are certified in antiques and collectibles. Small businesses would also face a compliance nightmare – they will have to track loans received (including documenting what they were spent on), pay taxes on them, and then apply for new loans. Now you will have a ton of journalists out of work and scrambling for what few gigs are left out there. ", Kimberly Walker: "I am a single mom, and many IC are single moms. I’ve been in front of the labor commission twice this year (for the first time ever) and based on Dynamex we lost every time. I'm a volunteer (unpaid) soccer coach. The people that work for me have other gigs and make a decent living having the freedom to work as independent contractors. If the contractors fail, then companies will fall right behind them. Please senator, speak to real people who are being impacted by this law. We're much closer to IC than not. This is unacceptable. Therefore, if you would like to be considered for any bookings with us, you will need to incorporate. I provided and continue to provide all the "tools of my trade" including computer, treatment supplies, etc. ", Liam Murphy: "I'm a freelance architectural designer (28 years old). Which means she's basically screwed (like so many people in here). Some I only work with once. I matched hundreds of people in good jobs for years. I now can't run a business like a business and have no way to survive in this state. For writers who are just starting out, it won’t be so easy. I encourage everyone to vote the author of this bill out of office along with her cronies and elect people who respect the freedom of independent workers and all the freedoms that come with living in our great country. It's all gig to gig employment that is 1099 based. Not going to be able to pay for it now, due to the evil AB5 and the lack of a speedy resolution in the courts and in the ‘progressive’ assembly. It is intrusive and not thought out at all. ", Connie, tweeted by Kevin Kiley: "#AB5stories, Connie: "Problems standing/walking limit my ability to find employment. I LOVED my career as an independent contractor. ", Cathleen, tweeted by Kevin Kiley: "Cathleen: "The ability to work independently provides me as a single mother of multiple children with special needs flexibility to earn livable wages. Fixing #AB5 to help not only us but our community! A flexible sched so I could be available to help my children or mom. Antonucci: "Beer and wine festivals are getting cancelled. ", Vivien: "I am a freelance press photographer. Newsom wants CA to be a 'No Kill' animal shelter state - something I've worked on for 10 years. Tom H.: "It’s truly irritating how this is just framed around Uber and Lyft. Those appraisers no longer practice in any state whatsoever because they broke the law. I have independently contracted for many years filling in holes at small private owned offices. The first-generation American was born in Los Angeles to an immigrant single-mother with limited prospects for success, but with a desire to reinvent herself. and producer. This is the #1 most horrible law ever to pass. Our industry has been run by big healthcare companies pushing our boundaries of ethics. Turning the dancers into employees is crazy some I only have for a few hours in the entire year but they will all be listed as employees for the entire year for accounting purposes as employer making my small dance company a mid sized employer - and those extended costs will price is out of the market. Goodbye side hustle. He was informed that he can no longer be a IC unless he purchases workers comp insurance & creates an LLC. Not throw billions of taxpayer dollars in the air and see where they land. So, 1% gets relief at the expense of the other 99%. ", Shawna Dawson Beer: "We do a few things (all related to marketing and events ) but the two cases we’re dealing with are 1) a contractor, with a tight contract and arbitration clause, who walked out on a one year contract three months in leaving us holding the bag who then made a bogus claim she was misclassified and was owed overtime and penalties (?!). Bye bye job. I have to do six in order to make $108. AB5 has cut me off from income as a performer and as a producer. #AB5. I contract with hospitals to provide services so they comply with the California Health and Safety code 103885 (mandatory reporting of all cancer cases). We are screwed because of AB5. We are talking about children with feeding tubes and who relied on respirators to survive. In commercial real estate transaction only can a Certified General do the work. #ab5 is about breaking apart small business owners and forced taxation. “Anybody who can throw coal into a furnace can learn how to program, for God’s sake!” Breitbart.com reports: The former vice president’s comments come only weeks after he pledged at the sixth Democrat primary debate to “sacrifice” economic growth and potentially “displace thousands or hundreds of thousands of blue-collar workers” in the interests of a “greener economy.” Multiple venues stating they're worried about hiring live entertainment until the details regarding AB5 are 'sorted out'. I get benefits through my husbands job, so I don't need to work for the benefits. I am devastated. Just open the door and let us help ourselves. ", Chad Reisser: "Hey @LorenaSGonzalez . I also freelanced as an editor with Textbroker to supplement my income to help with rent costs, pay down bills, etc. I also a friend who has run a dance company for many years, who is in a panic. EXCEPT my clients are so afraid of this new law, they just are ceasing to use any sub-contractors located in CA. @LorenaAD80 @GavinNewsom we NEED AN ANNOUNCEMENT THAT A SOLUTION IS COMING, or you face California losing its standing as a leader in the world of music. “These aren’t jobs,” she says. #ab5. ", S.J. "", Sequoia, tweeted by Kevin Kiley: "#AB5stories, Sequoia: "I've been a freelance artist for 20 years, and we are a huge part of what makes LA special. School districts (iep), community (various organizations) through my clients I am able to work and provide my professional services. ", Marina: "I'm a certified court interpreter. literally no freelancer in california supports AB5. This bill also effect all of the physical and occupational therapists I work with. AB 5 has essentially left me without any work. It's been wonderful because these are things I can do while my kids are asleep, from the comfort of home, while I contribute to my family. ", Briana Sharp: "I am an independent management consultant who has had my own business for almost 7 years. In this capacity (which is the majority of my earnings) I don't pass the B test. AB5 specifically targets videographers, saying they are not eligible for the 35 submission carve out. I’ve been looking for employment now and the boys will need to attend before and after school care. I am sad beyond description. All the youth sports clubs are mostly non-profit and barely make enough to support the programs. Jennifer O’Connell: "Jennifer O’Connell is a jack of all trades. If I try to raise $30K on Kickstarter, Probably $10K of that has to go just to payroll services, accounting, and taxes alone before my crew would see a dime. I'm now forced to look for full-time jobs (which are scarce!) I work for each day center 2 x a month from 9 to 2. Nat Eliason, founder of Growth Machine: "This new California employment law is so ridiculous. But I would rather be able to continue contracting with excellent CA-based translators. Follow @asabes10. Andrew Yang, one of Biden's single-digit Democratic rivals, told reporters that Biden’s comments were “completely unrealistic and unproductive,” and said maybe Biden should realize that Americans don’t want to be told what careers to enter. ", Julie Steele Casaccia: "We’ve been told by one of the largest agencies that unless we have an LLC by February, our contracts will be void. ", Stephany: "I quit my tech job 4.5 years ago to shear sheep and write. Most are too old to understand what they need to do. During my chemotherapy this job was my salvation against depression, made me feel useful and when I was interpreting I not even had time to think about any bad things happening in my life. @ToddGloria @toniatkins. A major management company who operates in CA and has a major lender that we see tv adds multi times a day on tv just suspended all of its CA appraisers. ", Rebecca: "Today, along with literally HUNDREDS of my colleagues, I was told that I can no longer hold a paid position at SB Nation. @LorenaAD80, my wife & son work for a nonprofit & lost income bc of AB5 reclassification. ", Julia Thompson: "OK so my mom is a real estate appraiser and by the rules of California and Federal, an appraiser has to be an independent 3rd party so that there is no bias. Its not benefiting specialized workers who earn a good income at all. Let's beat AB5. Last June my father passed away and I needed to find work I could do from home to care for my elderly mother who lives with me. “We're going to put a lot of coal miners and coal companies out of business,” Clinton said in March of 2016. ", Remi: "Too little, too late. 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