Exemption from AB5 for Commercial Fishers Extended

From JDSupra, Amy Beverlin, Matthew Kane, and Sylvia Kim report on new laws in California including one that extends the exemption from AB 5 for commercial fishers. Amy, Matthew and Sylvia write:

• AB 2955 extends the statutory independent contractor exemption enacted as part of AB 5 for commercial fishers working on an American vessel until Jan. 1, 2026.

Source: Out with Some Old and in with a Whole Lotta New: Governor Newsom Signs New Laws That Expand Workplace Protections for California Employees in 2022 and Beyond | BakerHostetler – JDSupra