In Sistare-Meyer v. Young Men's Christian Assn. (1997) 58 Cal. App. 4th 10, the court upheld dismissal on independent contractor's suit alleging termination of employment due to racial discrimination. The court found California Constitution, article I, section 8 was not a sufficiently clear expression of a well-established policy against discrimination by persons who engage independent contractors. ( Id. at pp. 16-17.) The court relied primarily on the long-standing distinction between employees and independent contractors. ( Id. at p. 16.)