The Libertarian

The Libertarian: AB 5 And The End Of Freelancers?

California strikes a blow against independent contractors.

The Libertarian•January 24, 2020
The Libertarian: AB 5 And The End Of Freelancers?

Richard Epstein examines a new California law that is imperiling the livelihoods of many of the Golden State’s independent contractors and considers how challenges to the legislation may fare in the courts.

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Richard A. Epstein

Richard A. Epstein

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