After Hours / Season 3, Episode 19

Casper and DTC Brands, Plus California’s New Freelancer Law

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Youngme, Felix, and Mihir debate the fate of DTC brands like Casper mattresses and whether independent contractors should be classified as employees under California’s new...

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February 19, 2020

Youngme Moon, Felix Oberholzer-Gee, and Mihir Desai debate the fate of DTC brands like Casper mattresses and whether independent contractors should be classified as employees under California’s new AB5 law. (Listeners are invited to fill out the After Hours Survey.)

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