In California, Gig Workers Are About to Become Employees
https://www.wired.com/story/california-gig-workers-become-employees/
A bill passed by California lawmakers Wednesday could put guardrails on the gig economy and its reliance on “independent contractors.” The legislation, Assembly Bill 5, may reshape the way some of the state’s marquee companies—including Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash—as well as many janitorial services, truckers, and musicians do business.
The bill passed the State Senate 29–11 late Tuesday, and the Assembly 56–15 on Wednesday. It now moves to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk. Newsom came out in favor of the controversial bill on Labor Day, but said Tuesday that he’s still hoping to reach a deal that might satisfy both the companies and labor advocates.
