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California Court Upholds Employee Classification for Uber and Lyft Drivers

A California appeals court upholds a ruling requiring Uber and Lyft to classify their drivers as employees. The ultimate outcome now depends heavily on the upcoming vote on Proposition 22.

Appeals Court Grants Uber and Lyft Reprieve From California Shutdown

An appeals court allows Uber and Lyft to continue operating in California as independent contractors while they challenge a judge's order. The companies now have until early September to outline their compliance plans with the state's gig worker labor law.

Uber and Lyft Face Service Suspension in California Over Driver Classification

A California judge orders Uber and Lyft to reclassify their drivers as employees rather than independent contractors. The ride-hailing companies face a potential shutdown of operations in the state as they appeal the ruling.

Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash Fund Ballot Initiative to Protect Contractor Status

Major gig economy companies back a 2020 ballot measure to override California's AB-5 and keep drivers as independent contractors. The initiative offers new wage guarantees and benefits while maintaining flexible work schedules.

California Passes Landmark Gig Worker Protection Bill AB-5

California officially enacts AB-5, a sweeping law that requires companies like Uber and Lyft to classify gig workers as employees rather than independent contractors. Ride-hailing giants are already pushing back and exploring a 2020 ballot initiative to overturn the legislation.

California Landmark Law Forces Gig Companies to Reclassify Workers

California's governor signs AB5, a groundbreaking law that requires gig economy companies like Uber and Lyft to treat their workers as employees rather than independent contractors.

Uber and Lyft Fund $60 Million Ballot Initiative to Preserve Driver Contractor Status

Uber and Lyft each commit $30 million to a 2020 ballot initiative aimed at keeping California drivers as independent contractors in response to Assembly Bill 5.