Aug 8, 2020 05:07:36 PM by Tiffany S
I'm hearing in freelancing groups that California freelancers are blocked from signing up with Upwork because of AB5 and some existing accounts were suspended or terminated based on location. But, I can't find anything in the rules about this, and when I search freelancers I find a lot of active California freelancers. Can someone please clarify what the current policy is?
Aug 8, 2020 05:20:05 PM Edited Aug 8, 2020 05:23:39 PM by Amanda L
Aug 8, 2020 06:27:23 PM by Valeria K
Hi Tiffany,
Clients are still able to engage California-based freelancers through Upwork. So no, California-based freelancers aren't blocked from signing up with Upwork. In some cases, clients will have to look at whether the worker is an employee under the new standard. In cases where their freelancer should be classified as an employee, clients can leverage Upwork Payroll and other tools to ensure they can start or continue engagements with freelancers within the bounds of California law.
Aug 8, 2020 07:33:08 PM by Tiffany S
Thank you, Valeria.
Amanda, what I am hearing about is a specific notice that referenced AB5. I'm thinking that maybe it was something coming from a client who had opted not to consider California freelancers.
Aug 8, 2020 07:52:44 PM Edited Aug 8, 2020 07:54:34 PM by Preston H
From what I have read in various news articles, many clients and businesses now choose to not hire freelancers from California due to AB5.
This is not directly related to the exodus of businesses from California, which has primarily been for economic reasons.
Aug 8, 2020 08:08:18 PM by Amanda L
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