[davinic]

That option is still completely possible under this law. One of the provisions that allows you to remain a contractor is "The worker is customarily engaged in an independently established trade, occupation, or business of the same nature as that involved in the work performed."

I work as a 1099 contractor under my own LLC consulting business. This is valid under CA law. The law is meant to protect people who are unfairly classified as contractors outside of a trade.

[macinjosh]

> The law is meant to protect people who are unfairly classified as contractors outside of a trade.

While that may be, we all know that laws aren't interpreted based on their intended meaning. They are interpreted as one or more judges sees fit.

[dragonwriter]

The law at issue simply codifies (and adds some new exceptions to, allowing what otherwise would be employees to be contractors) the California Supreme Court’s interpretation of the law that existed before it was passed.