When the Employer Says ‘Independent Contractor,’ Check the ABC Test

Under California’s AB 5, you’re an employee unless the hirer proves all three ABC prongs — and prong B (work outside the usual course of business) kills most gig classifications. Misclassified contractors are owed overtime, breaks, expenses, and the whole penalty stack.

The label on your 1099 doesn’t decide. The test does.

Don’t pay a lawyer to find out what your rights are. Go to JusticePrompt.com and get the free kit. No credit card. No upsell. Just the documents and the law.

Under California’s AB 5, you’re an employee unless the hirer proves all three ABC prongs — and prong B (work outside the usual course of business) kills most gig classifications. Misclassified contractors are owed overtime, breaks, expenses, and the whole penalty stack.

The label on your 1099 doesn’t decide. The test does.

Don’t pay a lawyer to find out what your rights are. Go to JusticePrompt.com and get the free kit. No credit card. No upsell. Just the documents and the law.

Under California’s AB 5, you’re an employee unless the hirer proves all three ABC prongs — and prong B (work outside the usual course of business) kills most gig classifications. Misclassified contractors are owed overtime, breaks, expenses, and the whole penalty stack.

The label on your 1099 doesn’t decide. The test does.

Don’t pay a lawyer to find out what your rights are. Go to JusticePrompt.com and get the free kit. No credit card. No upsell. Just the documents and the law.

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