Opinion: A Titanic Battle Looms Over the Future of Work in California
It would be difficult to name an issue of more fundamental, far-reaching importance than how…
Rideshare Firms Introduce Ballot Measure to Carve Out Drivers from AB 5
A group representing Doordash, Lyft and Uber announced Tuesday they plan to file a ballot…
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…
‘Gig Economy’ Bill’s Final Tally: Who’s an Employee, Who Can Remain Independent
Doctors, real estate agents and hairdressers can keep their independent contractor status. But not truckers,…
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…
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…
Uber Pool Riders in San Diego Getting Option to Reach Destination Quickest
The ride-booking company Uber launched a new ride option Thursday in San Diego, allowing certain…
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?…
San Diego Ranked 4th Best City for the Growing Gig Economy
The gig economy may be under threat from the state Legislature, but for now San…
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…
