Many industries rely on hiring independent contractors — sometimes referred to as “1099 employees” — for temporary or seasonal work. But is that the best practice for labor and employment compliance? Clearly not in California, given our special rules limiting the practice and adding additional requirements under the ABC standard.

Join Fox Rothschild Partner Colin Dougherty for our firm’s next webinar on February 25, 2026 at 10:00 am PT, in our workplace-focused “Shield Your Business” series. He’ll discuss current recommendations regarding 1099 hiring and what your business should consider. Register here.