AB 5 Concerns? Hi everyone, Has anyone paid attention to CA AB 5: *https://www.billtrack50.com/BillDetail/996562* <https://www.billtrack50.com/BillDetail/996562> This is the recently passed “gig-work” bill primarily known for affecting drivers for Uber, Lyft and other app-based services. But it looks like it will have an impact on us as well. There is a partial carve out allowing “publishers” to hire freelancers for up to 35 separate “content submissions” in a given year. The law exempts more than 20 professions, but not our profession. The Columbia Journalism Review published this full article: *https://www.cjr.org/united_states_project/california-assembly-bill-5.php?fbclid=IwAR0w2J8NPjvhNAbGosbhFN2VnG6_SYPM593eu95HDvmJPFEFl3NFohGfqW0* <https://www.cjr.org/united_states_project/california-assembly-bill-5.php?fbclid=IwAR0w2J8NPjvhNAbGosbhFN2VnG6_SYPM593eu95HDvmJPFEFl3NFohGfqW0> For KCBX, this could affect our music festival where we pay stipends to volunteers who manage various aspects of the festival in addition to our operation which utilizes freelancers in various capacities that are identical to or similar to positions held by employees. I’m about to discuss with our State Senator (who’s a member). I’m wondering if anyone else has researched this and come up with definitive answers? Thanks, Frank *Frank Lanzone, Jr. * President ~ General Manager *KCBXfm* <http://www.kcbx.org/> *KCBXnet* <http://www.kcbx.net/> * Calif Public Radio* 4100 Vachell Lane San Luis Obispo CA 93401 805-549-8855 *"The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated"- Mark Twain*