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Proposition 22 Seeks To Define Rideshare, Delivery Drivers As Independent Contractors

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Proposition 22 seeks to override the effects of Assembly Bill 5 (AB 5) which required rideshare and delivery services to classify their drivers as employees rather than independent contractors. As full employees rather than contractors, drivers would be eligible for certain rights and benefits under California employment law. Related: California Joins Major Cities In Lyft, Uber Lawsuit Claiming Workers Are ...

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UPDATE: Lyft Operations To Continue In California After Appeal Ruling

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Lyft is suspending operations in California at midnight Thursday due to changes in employee classification. UPDATE:  The California court has granted Lyft’s request for a further stay, so rideshare operations can continue uninterrupted, for now, according to the company. At 11:59 p.m. Thursday, Lyft operations in California are expected to be suspended following a court ruling to require the rideshare ...

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Assemblywoman Christy Smith Highlights Efforts To Provide Assembly Bill 5 Assistance

Assemblywoman Christy Smith recently highlighted efforts to provide Assembly Bill 5 (AB 5) assistance, officials said Monday.  “This is a priority for me this year, and I look forward to working with employers, workers and my colleagues on this issue,” Smith said in a statement.  AB 5 entitles workers classified as employees to greater labor protections at their place of ...

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