$8.$ Padro was a driver for the Pomona Tour Bus Company $($PTBC$).$ He paid certain fixed expenses and followed various rules relating to the use of the van, he determined the hours that he was willing to work, and he received $50\%$ of the fares. Rates were set by the city of Pomona. PTBC did not withhold taxes from Pedro$$s pay. While driving the van, Pedro was injured in an accident and filed a claim for workers$$ compensation benefits in the L$.$A$.$ County Court. Such benefits are not available to independent contracts. What law applies?