California independent trucker contractors protest over capricious AB5 law shuts down Oakland port

When government rather arbitrarily defines independent contractors! 

In general it should be left to the individual truck driver/owner to decide whether he or she operates as an independent contractor or not!

Labor unions don't like independent contractors. Dimocratic politicians like California Governor Gavin Newsom likes to please them.

"A spokesperson for Newsom's office issued a statement to CalMatters on the trucking situation, "California is committed to … ensuring our state’s truck drivers receive the protections and compensation they are entitled to. ...

Truckers are rebelling against California Assembly Bill 5 – which was signed into law by Newsom in September 2019.

AB5 called for "a person providing labor or services for remuneration shall be considered an employee rather than an independent contractor unless ..."

Certain professions were exempt from AB5 – including insurance agents, health care professionals, investment advisers, realtors, barbers, and fishermen. In November 2020, app-based delivery drivers and rideshare drivers were made exempt from AB5. However, truckers were not exempt from AB5. ..."

California trucker protest over AB5 shuts down Oakland port - TheBlaze Independent truckers shut down the Port of Oakland as a protest against a labor law signed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Professionals Are Quitting Full-Time Jobs for Contract Work—and Making Six Figures

Good news! Work on your own terms!

"Some consulting, marketing, writing and project-management professionals who quit jobs to hang their own shingles are earning more than $100,000, according to independent consultants and recruiters. This kind of work was once the domain of soon-to-retire execs and people between jobs, but higher pay, flexible hours and locations and more control over the work have made high-end contract gigs hot."

People Are Quitting Full-Time Jobs for Contract Work—and Making Six Figures - WSJ Many professionals who have become independent consultants say they now have more money and control over their lives