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### Everything you need to know for compliant contracting of AV Freelancers.

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## [Easier Freelancer Management Starts Here: PayrollCrew’s Solution for Compliance & Quotes](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/payrollcrew-calculator)

 Posted by [Gabe Solomon](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/author/gabe-solomon) on Jan 31, 2025 1:59:00 PM

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When California enacted the labor law known as [AB5](https://www.ftb.ca.gov/file/business/industries/worker-classification-and-ab-5-faq.html) in 2020, AV production companies found it difficult to stay in compliance. They worried about missing requirements, losing money, and even being fined for non-compliance. Given the complexities of the new law, we knew that we would need to rise to the occasion to help our clients stay compliant when producing events in the Golden State. 

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