California Supreme Court upholds Prop 22, allowing gig companies like Uber and Lyft to classify drivers as independent contractors.

California Supreme Court upholds Proposition 22, allowing Uber, Lyft, and other gig companies to classify their drivers as independent contractors, not employees. This ruling ends a years-long legal dispute and ensures that gig workers in California can continue as contractors, preserving app-based companies' business models. The court rejected claims that the law is unconstitutional, stating it does not limit the legislature's authority over worker compensation.

July 25, 2024
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