Both the California Senate and Assembly have now given final passage to AB 5, the controversial bill that says businesses relying on independent contractors need to treat them as employees and provide them with benefits. We ask a freelance journalist for his take on the bill, and hear what this means for freelancers in other industries.
California's 'gig worker' bill: Who will it help and hurt?
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Credits
Guests:
Sophia Bollag - Sacramento Bee,
Michael Chasalow - USC
Host:
Madeleine Brand
Producers:
Sarah Sweeney,
Michell Eloy,
Alexandra Sif Tryggvadottir,
Rosalie Atkinson,
Brian Hardzinski,
Devan Schwartz