The DE 1870 Form is the California Employment Development Department's questionnaire for determination of employment work status. Businesses submit this form when worker classification is disputed or unclear, establishing whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor for payroll tax purposes.
Accurate classification affects four key tax programs: California Unemployment Insurance (UI), Employment Training Tax (ETT), State Disability Insurance (SDI, including Paid Family Leave), and Personal Income Tax (PIT) withholding. A misclassified worker can expose a business to back taxes, interest, and EDD penalties.
The form collects details about the work relationship: how the worker was hired, whether a written contract exists, who controls work hours, and how the worker is paid. The EDD reviews each submission and may request more information before issuing a determination letter.
Related California employment forms: Employee Status Change Form, California DE 4 Form, and Independent Contractor Agreement.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | De 1870 Form |
| Form Length | 7 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 1 min 45 sec |
| Other names | how to california edd status, de 1870, ca employment status, edd determination |