Can Parents in California Hire Tutors and Teachers Without Violating AB-5?
With the announcement of Governor Newsom’s strict requirements to reopen public schools, many California parents are scrambling for alternatives to traditional in-person learning. Options like homeschooling, hiring nannies, or forming learning pods with private teachers are gaining popularity. However, an important legal question arises: Are tutors and teachers considered employees under California’s AB-5 law?