[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.