Events
Solo Section – Dinner for a Dozen…and More – Santa Rosa February 2026
February 26 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where:
Kettles Vietnamese Bistro
1202 W Steele Ln
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
When: February 26, 2026
1.0 Hour MCLE
Independent Contractors – Do they Really Exist?
Worker classification remains a critical issue in California, particularly following the enactment of the Freelance Worker Protection Act (SB 988) and the passage of AB5 in 2020, which codified the California Supreme Court’s 2018 decision in Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v. Superior Court of Los Angeles. Accurate worker classification is paramount in mitigating the risk of liability arising from claims of misclassification and the subsequent legal consequences. This program will address the requisite steps that a hiring entity must undertake to ensure workers are appropriately classified as either employees, independent contractors, or freelance workers.
Registration Information
| Type | Registration Fee |
|---|---|
| Solo and Small Firm Section Members | $60 |
| Non- Section Members | $60 |
Registration fee includes dinner.
**Lawyers practicing law for three years or less and Law Students are invited to join the California Lawyers Association (CLA) for free.
Pre- Registration Deadline
The deadline to pre-register online is 02/25/2026.
Onsite Registration
On-site registration is NOT available.
Cancellations/Refunds
Refunds will not be provided.
For program and registration information, please email ProgramRegistrations@calawyers.org or call 916-516-1757.
Accessibility
We are committed to accessibility! To request an in-person accommodation, please email us at accessibility@calawyers.org or contact us at 916-516-1760 to discuss your accessibility needs.
This event may be recorded. By attending this event, you consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded, and to any use, by the CLA, of your likeness, voice, and name in any and all media including social media. If you do not want your name or photo to be used, please let us know in advance. We cannot, however, honor requests to opt out of the use of your image or voice if you choose to ask a question during one of the event sessions.
The California Lawyers Association is an approved State Bar of California MCLE provider.
We are committed to accessibility! Virtual events are equipped with closed captioning. To request an in-person accommodation, send us a note at accessibility@calawyers.org or contact us at 916-516-1760 for assistance.