Comments on: California Deals Major Blow to Freelancers: Why Millennials Could Be Negatively Impacted Elsewhere

By: Laura Gilmore

Laura Gilmore — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 10:39:44 +0000

As a freelance illustrator who lives in California, I can tell you first-hand just how devastating the effects have been. Since this ruling the businesses of myself and my freelance colleagues have been destroyed. I did illustration for a major retailer for 15 years, a holiday decor start-up for 4, and a Wisconsin office furniture company for two. I was making nearly six figures in 2017, but in 2018 my income from these sources dropped by 95%. I didn’t hear anything about this ruling last year, so I thought the drop in work was due to budget cuts. This law didn’t force companies to hire freelancers; it made them simply stop using us. Out-of-State companies still use freelance contractors, but not if they’re California residents.

By: Jordan Blake

Jordan Blake — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 16:30:54 +0000

What was the reasoning behind this decision? From what I read it will limit companies and employment so much.

By: Gabriella Hoffman

Gabriella Hoffman — Wed, 30 May 2018 15:36:08 +0000

In reply to Michael Escoto. Unless otherwise stated, I think immediately? Not sure. But it should have devastating effects...

By: Michael Escoto

Michael Escoto — Tue, 29 May 2018 19:57:20 +0000

Any idea when this would go into effect?