California Seeks To Dismiss Franchise Groups’ Suit Over Independent Contractor Test

Mealey's (May 13, 2021, 10:39 AM EDT) -- SAN DIEGO — The state of California on April 30 moved to dismiss an amended complaint filed by four franchising-related associations challenging the constitutionality of the state’s “ABC Test” to determine whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor.  The state argues to a federal court that the associations fail to allege a case or controversy and lack standing....