December 18th: Doors open at 6:30 PM

Theatre Bay Area invites you to learn more about AB5, the new law that takes effect on January 1, 2020.

What is AB5?

AB5 changes the test used to determine whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor. The intent of the bill is to extend to independent contractors the rights, benefits, and protections currently only available to employees. This law will have an impact on the arts sector, both companies, and individuals.

This town hall will inform and explore how the law will affect the arts. This will be the first in a series of town halls held throughout the Bay Area; more town halls in the North, South, and East Bay will be announced soon.

Stay informed

• Join us on December 18 for the AB5 Town Hall, including:

• Overview of AB5 from entertainment attorney Gabrielle Gomez

• Discussion of AB5's impact on the arts with Julie Baker, executive director of Californians for the Arts, and Brad Erickson, executive director of Theatre Bay Area

• Discussion and Q&A

• Visit TBA's AB5 Resources page (theatrebayarea.org/AB5) for more town hall announcements and information.