August 26, 2020

Rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft were successful last week in seeking a reprieve from a court decision to immediately reclassify drivers as employees rather than contractors. On Aug. 20, a judge gave the companies additional time to file arguments provided that certain other conditions are met.  However, on November 3, Proposition 22 will go before voters which would preserve these companies’ ability to treat drivers as contractors, while also giving some benefits and income certainty to address broader concerns in the ongoing discussion about how the “gig-economy” can and should operate in California.