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The Dynamex Dichotomy And The Path Forward, Leticia Chavez
The Dynamex Dichotomy And The Path Forward, Leticia Chavez
Golden Gate University Law Review
The gig economy is a collection of markets that connects consumers with on-demand service providers (“gig workers”), and it has revolutionized the way in which consumers seek and receive services, such as transportation and household tasks. The ease of calling an Uber or Lyft, as opposed to hailing a cab, led to a decrease in arrests for driving under the influence in major cities. Similarly, it transformed the way in which many workers seek and perform work, as many gig workers enjoy flexibility and control over their work schedule. Gig workers can work for multiple platforms and also have authority …
The Gig Economy’S Battleground – California Proposition 22, Rebekah Didlake
The Gig Economy’S Battleground – California Proposition 22, Rebekah Didlake
GGU Law Review Blog
This November, California voters will have the chance to voice their opinion in the ongoing battle between app-based tech companies and the state of California. These companies want to continue classifying their drivers as independent contractors even though the state of California has determined these drivers are employees. So far, Uber, Lyft, and Doordash have spent $110 million backing Proposition 22, titled the “Save App-Based Drivers & Services Act.” These companies are hoping California voters will give them the relief they have not been able to receive through the courts or the state. This article analyzes Prop 22 in light …