Pros
Team members work great together
Cons
They classify workers as independent contractors, but then treat them like employees by requiring set schedules, closely supervising work, and controlling how tasks are performed. Under California law, this type of arrangement violates Assembly Bill 5 (AB5) and California Labor Code sections 2775–2787, which use the ‘ABC test’ to determine proper classification.
Under this law, a worker must be free from company control, perform work outside the company’s usual business, and operate an independent business to qualify as a contractor. If these conditions are not met, the worker is legally considered an employee. 
By maintaining employee-level control while labeling workers as contractors, the company appears to be engaging in misclassification, which is illegal and is often used to avoid paying payroll taxes, overtime, and providing benefits required under California labor laws.
This creates an unfair work environment where workers take on the responsibilities and expectations of employees without receiving the legal protections, compensation, or benefits they are entitled to. Greater transparency and compliance with labor laws are urgently needed.
