AB 5 Frequently Asked Questions for Farmers & Ranchers What is AB 5? Assembly Bill 5 codifies and expands the reach of a test—first imposed by the California Supreme Court in its 2018 Dynamex decision—to determine the legal relationship of a worker and an entity hiring that worker. AB 5 takes effect on Jan. 1, 2020. Read the FAQ from California Farm Bureau Federation.
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