Breaking down California’s misguided attempt to end freelance journalism

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California adopted a new law last month that bars specific industries from classifying workers as independent contractors.

Among the soon-to-be forbidden independent contractors are freelance writers and journalists. They will now be limited to 35 paid articles per year.

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