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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Uber Accidentally Offers to Provide Health Insurance to Drivers Outside California
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
