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CA Supreme Court Undermines Independent Worker Test Ruling it Retroactive

January 15, 2021 2:25 amJanuary 16, 2021 10:35 am

On Thursday the California Supreme Court ruled that the “ABC” test for finding independent contractors and workers under the AB 5 law is now to be considered retroactive. Under AB 5, the ABC test, first clarified in the 2018 Dynamex...

Labor Union, Rideshare Drivers Sue Over Proposition 22 Rideshare Driver Exemption Law

January 12, 2021 7:34 pm

The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) on Tuesday, in conjunction with rideshare drivers and customers, filed a lawsuit in California’s Supreme Court against California’s new Proposition 22 rideshare driver law. Prop 22, which exempts all rideshare workers from being classified...

When Does Prop. 22 Take Effect?

November 13, 2020 2:15 amNovember 17, 2020 12:28 pm

With the adoption of Proposition 22 by the statewide electorate on November 3, questions have arisen regarding when the measure’s numerous provisions take effect. While Prop. 22 does not have a section specifying effective and operative dates, there are dates...

Prop 22 Success Brings Positive Changes Only Days After Vote

November 7, 2020 7:04 amNovember 9, 2020 11:23 am

After only a few days since the passage of Proposition 22, which now permanently exempts rideshare and delivery drivers from the AB 5 contractor limiting law, benefits from the decision have already become apparent for both the companies and drivers...

25-Year-Old Wins San Jose Assembly Seat, Becomes Youngest CA Legislator Since 1939

November 5, 2020 4:48 pmNovember 5, 2020 4:50 pm

On Wednesday, 25-year-old former aide for Senator Henry Stern (D-Canoga Park) and former UC Davis student body president Alex Lee was elected to an Assembly seat in California, becoming the first Generation Z lawmaker in the state. Lee ran for...

2020 California General Election Results: UPDATED

November 5, 2020 2:34 amNovember 7, 2020 7:43 am

Updated: 4:10 AM PST 11/4/2020 — Katy Grimes Updated 5:20AM PST 11/4/2020 — Katy Grimes Updated 5:45AM PST 11/4/2020 — Katy Grimes* Updated 1:40PM PST 11/4/2020 — Katy Grimes Updated 2:00PM PST 11/4/2020 — Katy Grimes The Presidency hinges on...

Proposition 22 Passes With 58% of the Vote

November 4, 2020 2:48 pmNovember 5, 2020 11:53 am

On Tuesday, California voters overwhelmingly passed Proposition 22, which will now exempt all rideshare drivers from being classified as employees. As of 2 P.M. Wednesday, Proposition 22 has over 58% of the vote with just over 71% of the vote...