The 2020-21 Budget: Staffing to Address New Independent Contractor Test

Feb 11, 2020 - They are not required to do so for those who do work for a company but are not employees —known as independent contractors. However, independent contractors may only perform certain types of work. State rules set the type of work independent contractors can do.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4151

The 2022-23 Budget: Supply Chain and Port Infrastructure Proposals

Feb 15, 2022 - However, there are several other entities involved and invested in these issues, including the federal government, local and regional entities, port autho rities, and private businesses, such as freight railroads, marine terminal operators, and freight trucking companies.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4540

The 2022-23 Budget: Assessing Proposals to Address Unemployment Insurance Fraud

Feb 15, 2022 - Earlier this month, the company CEO admitted to misleading ID.me clients: although ID.me uses one ‑to ‑one matching to confirm identity, the company also made so ‑called “one ‑to ‑many ” matches without their client ’s knowledge.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4542

Federal Paid Leave for Workers Impacted by COVID-19

Mar 27, 2020 - As a result, some California workers, including those who work for app-based companies, may be employees under California law but independent contractors under federal law. These workers likely are not eligible to receive employer-paid federal leave benefits under H.R.  6201.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4212

The 2019-20 Budget: California Spending Plan—Other Provisions

Oct 17, 2019 - When an individual with an existing injury files a workers ’ compensation claim, the portion of the claim benefit associated with the existing injury is paid for by a state fund, the Subsequent Injury Benefit Trust Fund (SIBTF), instead of by the employer ’s workers ’ compensation insurance company.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4101

Savings Plus Program: An Optional Retirement Benefit for State Employees

Mar 14, 2017 - Federal law allows people to purchase health insurance offered by a private company that contracts with Medicare to provide benefits covered by Part  A and Part  B. People enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan pay the monthly Part  B premium in addition to whatever premium is established for the Medicare Advantage Plan.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3616