Bill to protect rideshare workers moves forward
Publication: KRON – San Francisco
Published: July 11, 2019
The battle between California lawmakers and major employers, like Uber and Lyft, is heating up. A bill that could have a big impact on “gig” economy workers is moving forward but not everyone’s on board. Supporters of AB5 crowded Capitol hallways Wednesday. Dozens of Uber and Lyft drivers along with labor unions urging lawmakers to pass the measure that would redefine many independent contractors as employees.