California Legislature Hands Organized Labor a Banner Year
Last summer, after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled public sector unions couldn’t compel fees from…
Governor Signs Lorena Gonzalez’s AB 5, Reshaping ‘Future of Workers’
A San Diego lawmaker’s bill to limit when businesses and companies can classify employees as…
Opinion: An Open Letter to Gov. Newsom on the Dangers of Assembly Bill 5
Dear Gov. Newsom: There are hundreds of thousands of reasons to delay signing Assembly Bill…
City Attorney Targets ‘Gig Economy’ Practices With Lawsuit Against Instacart
City Attorney Mara Elliott filed suit Friday against grocery delivery company Instacart in a move…
Uber Challenges California Legislature, Saying Drivers Won’t Become Shift Employees
Rideshare giant Uber took a confrontational position regarding California’s “gig economy” bill on Wednesday, saying…
Lyft Drivers Fear for Their Flexible Jobs as ‘Gig Economy’ Bill’s Passage Nears
San Diego Lyft drivers expressed fear for their jobs, employment flexibility and livelihoods Monday as…
Lorena Gonzalez Rallies Support for Assembly Bill 5 as Lyft Predicts 300,000 Will Lose Jobs
Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez rallied support for her Assembly Bill 5 in San Diego on Thursday…
Opinion: Will Gov. Newsom Seek Compromise to Save the Gig Economy in California?
The Legislature’s 2019 session will end in two weeks and no issue will have more…
Lyft Expands Camp Pendleton Ridesharing Pilot Project
The ride-hailing company Lyft announced an expansion Wednesday of its pilot program at Camp Pendleton…
San Diego’s Transit Network Gearing Up to Carry Comic-Con Crowds
From new bike lanes to ride share discounts and extra commuter trains, San Diego is…
BB Gun Used to Shatter Lyft Driver’s Rear Window, Vandalize 3 Businesses
A BB gun was used to shoot out windows at three businesses in and near…
California Debates Law Requiring 2 Million Independent Contractors to Become Employees
Do you freelance in California? Have a side hustle? Drive trucks? Work construction? Do nails?…
Assembly Passes Bill Limiting Independent Contractor Status in Most Industries
The state Assembly took aim at the growing gig economy in California by passing a…
MTS Partners with Lyft for Summer Discounts on ‘Transit Tuesdays’
The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System will begin a partnership with Lyft next week offering…
