As an independent contractor in California, do I have wage rights?
Answer
Possibly — if you were misclassified. Under AB5 and the ABC test, most workers are presumed to be employees. If your company controls your work, your work is central to their business, or you do not operate an independent trade, you may be legally an employee entitled to minimum wage, overtime, meal breaks, and expense reimbursement.
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