Consulting Agreement for California
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Key legal considerations
You are generating a California consulting agreement. Consultants are typically independent contractors — ensure the engagement satisfies the AB 5 ABC test or qualifies for the business-to-business exemption under Cal. Lab. Code § 2776 (requires: separate business location, business license/tax ID, ability to set own rates, free to work for others, etc.). Do NOT include non-compete restrictions (void under B&P § 16600). Include confidentiality provisions with whistleblower carveouts. Address IP and work product ownership.
What's required
Mandatory clauses for a valid consulting agreement under California law.
Independent Contractor Status (Consulting)
Cal. Lab. Code §§ 2775, 2776
Consulting Confidentiality with CA Protections
Cal. Gov. Code § 12964.5
What's prohibited
Terms and provisions that are void or unenforceable under California law.
Non-compete restriction on consultant
Non-compete restrictions on consultants are void under California B&P Code § 16600.
Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 16600
Legal references
Key statutes and regulations that govern consulting agreements in California.
AB 5 Business-to-Business Exemption
Cal. Lab. Code § 2776
Exempts certain bona fide business-to-business contracting relationships from the ABC test, applying the Borello test instead.
Compliance checklist
Automated compliance checks for every California consulting agreement.
Consultant classification is AB 5 compliant
criticalScope of consulting services is clear
warningNo non-compete provisions
criticalIP ownership clearly assigned
warning
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