https://techcrunch.com/2020/08/13/uber-and-lyft-lose-bid-to-delay-worker-reclassification-order-in-california/

Uber and Lyft have lost their bid to delay a preliminary injunction that will force the two ride-hailing app companies to reclassify drivers as employees. A California superior court judge denied Thursday the companies request to delay the order from going into effect August 20.

The decision sets the stage for a legal fight and will most certainly require both companies to suspend operations temporarily in California if they fail to get the stay extended. Uber confirmed with TechCrunch it plans to file an appeal as soon as possible. Lyft said in an email that it will immediately seek a further stay from the appellate court and will file that motion by the end of this week.