February 19th, 2020

AB 5 was signed into law to force gig economy workers at companies like Uber and DoorDash from 1099 into W-2 status. The effect on the entire economy has been widespread. Here's a good article on industries exempted, assuming they meet other 1099 eligibility criteria. There's a strong likelihood that this measure may be challenged by a ballot initiative in November 2020.
https://calmatters.org/economy/2019/09/whos-in-whos-out-of-ab-5/