Ask HN: AB5 plan for software engineer contractors
AB5 will be here in California in 2020. Exemptions for engineers are those who are licensed engineers, such as civil engineers. Does not apply to software engineers.<p>What are software engineer contractors going to do?<p>Is 1099 not going work anymore as a method?<p>What if I do a project not in my clients principal business? Example: what if I work on intranet software projects while the company&#x27;s primary business is selling widgets?<p>If I setup an LLC or S Corp and pay myself as an employee, is this a valid approach to remain independent?<p>I&#x27;m seeing news stories about people like 1099 freelance writers, etc. being told they won&#x27;t be used or have to be converted to employees.<p>What about all the 3rd party W2 tech staff firms that supply contractors as middle man to many companies?<p>Any fellow CA folks have their approach nailed down or even known a good lawyer that has this worked out for software consultants?