Category: proposition 22

Uber and Lyft had time to comply with the law. They did not.

[ad_1] The legal drama began last year when California’s legislature signed Assembly Bill 5 (also known as AB5) into law. The intent of the law was to force gig economy companies such as Uber, Lyft and Doordash to reclassify their workers as employees so that they can get benefits like minimum wage, overtime, paid leave […]

Lyft will temporarily shut down in California if forced to reclassify drivers

[ad_1] “If our efforts here are not successful, it would force us to suspend operations in California,” Zimmerman said. “Fortunately, California voters can make their voices heard by voting yes on Prop 22 in November.” Proposition 22 is a ballot initiative that will allow voters to decide whether gig workers should be classified as employees […]