HOA Homefront: Is the handyman an employee? How AB5 could increase HOA payrolls

Traditionally, many businesses hire part-time or occasional workers, characterizing them as “independent contractors.” The IRS and State Franchise Tax Board had guidelines to help determine who was an employee and who could fairly be called an independent contractor. There were many factors that played a role in that characterization.
HOAs often hire people they consider “independent contractors” to perform specific maintenance, repair or other routine tasks. This avoided