
Type: Chasing Work

Dawn’s Story | Teacher Frustrated by Barriers Raised by Unreasonable State Regulations
Dawn Roy is a teacher, but she’s had to jump numerous hurdles because of…

Kristin’s Story | Classical Soprano Refuses to Allow AB5 to Silence Her Voice
Classical soprano Kristin Genis-Lund says mid-tier opera companies are in jeopardy with AB5.

Aaron’s Story | A Musician and His Family Look for a Viable Path Following AB5
Independent contracting makes it possible for this musician and bandleader to earn a living…

Jon’s Story | Freelancing Kept This Seasoned Marketing Pro in the Workforce, Until AB5
A senior marketing professional has relied on freelancing to remain in the workforce as…

Lisa’s Story | Contractor Wants Her Freedom to Work Back That AB5 Took Away
A former marketing and advertising director fell in love with freelancing and enjoys tailoring…

Marguerite’s Story | Mrs. Claus Faces the Unemployment Line This Christmas Thanks to AB5
Marguerite Kusuhara is an entertainer whose favorite role is Mrs. Claus. Now, thanks to…

AB5 Sends Santa Claus To The Unemployment Line
Patrick Turnbull, a retired landscape contractor from Sunland, California, has worked independently as Santa…

Kevin’s Story | Despite Being Exempt From AB5, Graphic Designers Are Still Out of Work
Even though graphic designers received an exemption from California’s AB5, many of them are…

A Florist and Cancer Survivor Is Forced to Shutter Her Business Due to AB5
Monica Wyman is a wedding florist in SoCal who struggled to hire per-event freelancers…