This page provides a clear, factual overview of what a CA AB5 Platform Enforcement involves, why organizations receive it, how risk is evaluated, and the typical steps required to resolve it. These insights are based on patterns seen across Rideshare and delivery platforms, on-demand home services, marketplaces, and app-based field service networks. and common issues identified in audits.
CA AB5 Platform Enforcement signals enforcement action regarding whether platform or app-based workers must be classified as employees under applicable law. It is typically issued when State or local enforcement agencies concluded that platform or contract workers met the legal tests for employee status.
Letters like the CA AB5 Platform Enforcement often occur when organizations experience gaps in documentation, worker classification, onboarding processes, or payroll reporting. These issues become more common as companies scale, work with more contractors, or manage projects across multiple states and agencies.
TCWGlobal helps by supporting compliant payrolling for workers you already sourced, centralizing documentation, maintaining accurate worker records, and ensuring onboarding and reporting remain consistent across all projects and departments.
For industries like Rideshare and delivery platforms, on-demand home services, marketplaces, and app-based field service networks., where audits related to Platform and gig worker classification (employee vs contractor) commonly appear, our team reduces risk by helping clients maintain clean worker files, correct classification, and auditable payroll data.
When issues arise, TCWGlobal supports you in preparing required documentation, correcting records, and implementing processes that help prevent future California Employment Development Department / DLSE / Labor Commissioner assessments or penalties.
