prop 22 California Voters Approve Proposition 22 to Keep Gig Workers Independent California voters pass Proposition 22, allowing companies like Uber and Lyft to keep classifying their drivers as independent contractors. The new law provides limited benefits while preserving worker flexibility.
doordash Gig Economy Giants and Tech Startups Face Major Labor and Culture Scrutiny DoorDash pours millions into California's Prop 22 while surveillance startup Verkada fires employees for abusing facial recognition tech. Meanwhile, Coinbase searches for a new diversity chief following a controversial corporate policy shift.
uber Uber Drivers Sue Over Alleged Coercive Prop 22 App Messaging Two Uber drivers and two nonprofit groups are suing Uber, claiming the company illegally coerces workers into supporting Proposition 22 through its driver app. A judge recently denied a temporary restraining order in the case.