Workers who drive or deliver food for companies such as Uber, Lyft, or DoorDash can be classified as independent contractors under a law approved by California voters, the California Supreme Court ruled on Thursday. Proposition 22, the Protect App-Based Drivers and Services Act, classifies drivers for app-based transportation or delivery companies…
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Law Classifying Gig Workers as Contractors Upheld in California Supreme Court
Companies Announce Support for Employees Facing Tough Abortion Laws
Yelp, Apple, Citigroup, and other major companies seek to ease access to abortion services for employees who live in states with tight restrictions, such as Texas.
College Athlete Sues Lyft Over Carjacking Paralysis
A former college athlete has sued Lyft over a lack of safety measures for drivers after a carjacking during a Lyft ride left him paralyzed last spring.
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Personal Injury Law
Uber Accidentally Offers to Provide Health Insurance to Drivers Outside California
Rideshare drivers are classified as independent contractors rather than employees, so they are not entitled to health care coverage through Uber except in California, as provided by a distinctive state law.
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California State Law, Employment Law
California Labor Commissioner Sues Uber, Lyft for Allegedly Misclassifying Drivers
The lawsuit alleges that Uber and Lyft drivers are employees rather than independent contractors, so they should receive the benefits to which employees are legally entitled.
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Employment Law
California Judge Allows Lyft to Retain Control of Bike Share Market in San Francisco
A judge ruled that San Francisco must adhere to the terms of a 10-year exclusivity agreement signed with Lyft in 2015, which prevents it from inviting other bike rental vendors to compete with Lyft.
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Business and Corporate Law, California State Law
