A judge in California has declared unconstitutional a referendum moved by the California voters which exempted ride-hailing platforms like Uber, Lyft from adhering to a state law requiring drivers to be classified as employees to enjoy job protection benefits.

Setback for Uber, Lyft as California judge declares gig worker initiative unconstitutional

After California passed a law in 2019 that effectively gave gig workers the legal standing of employees, companies like Uber and Lyft spent some $200 million on a ballot initiative exempting their drivers.

Uber and Lyft ramp up legislative efforts to shield business model

Amid growing pressure by the US administration on reclassifying ride-hail and food delivery workers as employees, gig economy companies are pushing to keep their drivers' independent contractor status.

Gig companies seek to convince US govt over worker status reclassification

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Setback for Uber, Lyft as California judge declares gig worker initiative unconstitutional

Uber and Lyft ramp up legislative efforts to shield business model

Gig companies seek to convince US govt over worker status reclassification