https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/09/18/gig-worker-bill-signed-into-law-in-california/

Calling it landmark legislation for workers, California Gov. Newsom on Wednesday signed a bill that could remake the gig economy.

AB 5 would codify a state Supreme Court ruling last year that simplifies the test for when a worker should be classified as an employee. The contentious legislation is expected to affect Uber, Lyft and other ride-hailing services, plus other companies that use on-demand workers and independent contractors.