More to come….

To the Members of the California State Senate:

I am returning Senate Bill 622 without my signature.

Although this bill is intended to promote the worthy goal of ensuring employees are not
intentionally misclassified as independent contractors, thus deterring employers from
conduct which may give them unfair economic advantages against their competitors, this
bill also creates new mechanisms and incentives for litigation where sufficient remedies
already exist. In creating new and redundant exposure to litigation and sanctions, this bill
may cause businesses to avoid use of the independent contractor model even where it
may be appropriately utilized. This will ultimately contribute to a negative perception of
California as an inhospitable business climate.

For these reasons, I am returning this bill without my signature.

Sincerely,

Arnold Schwarzenegger

UPDATE: I will follow up with Senator Padilla’s office to see if they intend to attempt a veto override (waste of time) or if they will introduce a new measure next year.  Remember: last year’s bill didn’t even pass the committee.

Tags: Legislature, SB 622

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