On September 10, the California State Senate passed Assembly Bill 5. It now awaits Governor Gavin Newsom's signature, who has already expressed support for the bill. He believes continuing to classify gig workers as independent contractors could lead to greater income inequalities.
Assembly Bill 5: How could it impact gig workers and employers?
If someone quits, is it still wrongful termination? Maybe
Not every employer-employee relationship works. At times, that relationship can degrade to the point where the employee decides to quit. The problem is that if the behavior of those representing the employer -- such as supervisors, managers and even co-workers -- becomes egregious, it often creates a hostile work environment. Under those circumstances, a Long Beach resident may decide to quit, which may constitute a constructive dismissal, or wrongful termination.
