Honestly this is the worst part of contracting, when two consenting parties can't work together. If I prefer the gig economy and contract work to full-time employment, CA gets in the way. It's been much more challenging trying to get long-term contract work as companies are afraid of me being classified as an employee and then owing the state (or me) taxes and penalities.
I have a skill that adds value to a company. They want to pay me to do it. I agree to the price. What's the problem? According to CA, a lot.
I have a skill that adds value to a company. They want to pay me to do it. I agree to the price. What's the problem? According to CA, a lot.