AB 816: Employment: employees and independent contractors: merchandisers.

This bill creates an exemption for a merchandiser contracting with a bona fide business or hiring entity to provide stand-alone in-store inventory and product placement labor or services on behalf of retailers and brands in the consumer-packaged goods industry. The exemption is intended for individuals providing labor or services for remuneration, but are considered independent contractors rather than employees. The exemption is based on a multifactor test, which considers factors such as the worker's level of control, the type of work performed, and the worker's customary occupation or business. This exemption aims to clarify the classification of workers in the consumer-packaged goods industry, and to provide greater certainty for businesses and workers alike.