I heard this bill will also affect people who deliver newspapers.
Years ago, I had a paper route, delivering the San Diego Union-Tribune.
I was an independent contractor as a paper deliverer.
This was many years ago, however, I recall making some good money, and getting some good tips. I recall being able to take tax deductions for expenses , such as car expenses and office supplies.
The downside financially, was having to pay the higher self employed social security tax rate.
I was responsible for billing and collections as a contractor.
If news carriers become employees , I can forsee the income to the carriers going down.
Face it, there will be trade offs, if the state of California decides that “gig” workers are really employees, subject to the full spectrum.of labor laws affecting employees.
I read hair stylists who are often independent contractors who rent the chair space will be affected.
This is really not the case. You're paying even as an employee. The "bucket of money" that your position has allocated to it includes the "employer" contribution to SS/MCARE. If they didn't pay that, it could (and should) end up in your paycheck.