Opinion: Sign Language Interpreters Are Among AB 5’s Many California Victims
Although the Americans with Disabilities Act recently celebrated its 30th year, the act’s promise to…
Prop 22 Campaign Sues California Attorney General Over ‘False’ Ballot Language
The Proposition 22 campaign, which is seeking to overturn Assembly Bill 5‘s restrictions on independent…
Opinion: California Attorney General Slants Ballot Measure Titles to Favor Democrats
California’s attorneys general, the state’s top legal officers, have developed a bad habit in recent…
Opinion: 2020 California Ballot Measures Largely Re-Fight Old Battles
Four months out from November’s election — and just three months until mail voting begins…
A Preview of the 12 Propositions on California’s November Ballot
After a bit of last-minute legislative maneuvering, the list of propositions that California voters will…
As California Seeks Injunction on Gig Workers, Uber Says 158,000 Will Lose Jobs
California plans to ask a state court judge to force Uber and Lyft to classify…
Opinion: It’s Time to Unleash Private Enterprise to Jumpstart California’s Economy
Two months into California’s economic lockdown, it’s time to start working on creating a V-shaped…
California Suing Uber and Lyft to Classify Drivers as Employees
California Atty. Gen. Xavier Becerra announced Tuesday a lawsuit against rideshare companies Uber and Lyft…
Opinion: California Businesses Desperately Need a Path Forward to Reopening
The economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic has been devastating, and California must continue to…
Opinion: Forget AB5—Coronavirus Will Fundamentally Change on How California Works
As fate would have it, California’s coronavirus battle flag was hoisted just as CalMatters was…
Opinion: California Legislature’s Battle Over ‘Gig Economy’ Shows No Sign of Ending
When the Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as Obamacare, was awaiting final congressional action in…
Facing Anger from Journalists, Assemblywoman Gonzalez Offers AB 5 Changes
Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez on Thursday proposed changes to her controversial Assembly Bill 5 to exempt…
Brian Jones Bill to Exempt Musicians Adds to Efforts to Blunt Assembly Bill 5
State Sen. Brian Jones introduced a bill Tuesday to exempt musicians from Assembly Bill 5,…
Opinion: Echoing California’s AB 5, Congress Now Threatens Independent Contractors
When I started Vivacity Sportwear in San Diego in 2011, I sought to create a…