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Independent Contractor Agreement
State of California
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Los Angeles operates under California's ABC test (AB5, Labor Code §2775) — the strictest contractor classification standard in the country. Every worker is presumed to be an employee unless the hiring party proves all three prongs: (A) freedom from control and direction, (B) work outside the hiring entity's usual course of business, and (C) an independently established trade or occupation. Prong B alone eliminates many common contractor arrangements in LA's vast service economy.
LA's economy depends on independent contractors across entertainment, construction, real estate, and the gig economy. Film crews, production assistants, screenwriters, and actors operate under specific guild and union frameworks. Real estate agents qualify for AB5 exemptions under Business and Professions Code §10032. Construction subcontractors with CSLB licenses are exempt under BPC §7026. Gig workers face scrutiny under both AB5 and Proposition 22. The LA County Superior Court handles classification disputes.
SignAI generates your Los Angeles Independent Contractor Agreement with language tailored to AB5's ABC test — including scope of work definitions that address Prong B, documentation of the contractor's independent business, tax responsibility provisions for California's high state income tax, and LA County-specific governing law clauses.
How it works
No templates, no forms, no lawyers. Just describe what you need.
Type something like "I need a Contractor Agreement for California" — no legal jargon needed. Answer a few quick follow-up questions and you're done.
AI generates a complete, California-specific Contractor Agreement in seconds — with proper headings, numbered sections, and signature blocks. Edit anything you want, then type your name to sign.
Enter the other party's email and hit send. They review and sign without creating an account. Both parties get a copy. Done.
What's included
Every Contractor Agreement generated by SignAI for California includes these essential provisions — automatically.
Detailed description of services, deliverables, and timelines — carefully structured to demonstrate the work falls outside the hiring party's usual course of business (ABC test Prong B).
Compensation structure, invoicing procedures, and payment schedule — designed to reflect an independent business relationship, not an employment arrangement.
Specific provisions addressing each prong of California's ABC test — including the contractor's freedom from control, the nature of the work, and evidence of an independent business.
Defines ownership of work product and creative output. California Labor Code §2870 limits assignment of inventions made on the worker's own time — critical for LA's creative and tech industries.
Contract term, renewal conditions, and termination rights — including notice periods, final payment requirements, and deliverable handoff procedures.
Governing law clause specifying California jurisdiction, venue selection for LA County Superior Court, and compliance with AB5, Labor Code §2775, and applicable exemptions.
Use cases
People in California use SignAI to create Contractor Agreements for a wide range of situations. Here are the most popular:
LA's entertainment industry engages independent contractors for production, post-production, and creative services. Many roles qualify for AB5's creative professional exemption — but specific conditions must be met and documented.
Try it: “I need an independent contractor agreement for a freelance cinematographer shooting a commercial in Los Angeles”
Licensed real estate agents in LA are exempt from the ABC test under BPC §10032, but a written agreement defining the relationship, commission structure, and brokerage obligations is still required.
Try it: “I need a contractor agreement for a licensed real estate agent joining my brokerage in West Hollywood”
CSLB-licensed subcontractors are exempt from AB5 under BPC §7026. LA's massive construction market — from downtown high-rises to residential renovations — requires clear scope, insurance, and OSHA compliance documentation.
Try it: “I need an independent contractor agreement for a licensed plumbing subcontractor on a commercial project in Downtown LA”
LA is the largest gig economy market in California. Proposition 22 covers app-based rideshare and delivery drivers, but other gig workers face the full ABC test. Proper classification documentation is essential.
Try it: “I need a contractor agreement for a freelance personal stylist providing on-demand services across Los Angeles”
FAQ
Under AB5 (Labor Code §2775), every worker in Los Angeles is presumed to be an employee unless the hiring party proves all three ABC test prongs. Prong B — requiring the work to be outside the hiring entity's usual business — is the most difficult to satisfy. For example, a marketing agency hiring a freelance marketer would likely fail Prong B. LA County Superior Court handles classification disputes, and the California Labor Commissioner actively investigates complaints.
It depends on the role and arrangement. Many film crew positions are covered by union agreements (SAG-AFTRA, IATSE, DGA). Some creative professionals — such as freelance cinematographers, editors, and writers — may qualify for AB5's creative professional exemption if they set their own rates, maintain their own business, and meet other criteria. Production companies should document the exemption basis in the contractor agreement.
California imposes penalties of $5,000 to $25,000 per violation for willful misclassification under Labor Code §226.8. Additional liability includes unpaid wages, overtime, meal and rest break premiums, expense reimbursement under Labor Code §2802, unemployment and disability insurance contributions, and employment taxes. The California Labor Commissioner, EDD, and LA City Attorney all have enforcement authority.
Yes. Licensed real estate agents are exempt from the ABC test under BPC §10032 and revert to the Borello right-to-control test. However, California real estate law requires a written agreement between the broker and agent defining commission splits, responsibilities, and the independent contractor relationship. The California Department of Real Estate expects this documentation.
No. Proposition 22 only covers app-based rideshare and delivery drivers working for transportation network companies and delivery network companies. It classifies these specific workers as independent contractors with guaranteed minimum earnings and healthcare subsidies. All other gig workers in Los Angeles — freelance writers, designers, consultants, and non-app-based service providers — remain subject to the full AB5 ABC test.
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