The California Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit Feb. 3 that sought to overturn a ballot measure that makes app-based ride-hailing and delivery drivers independent contractors instead of employees eligible for benefits and job protections.
February 4, 2021Brian Melley
Government, Business 
Dozens of AB 5 supporters rally at California's Capitol in Sacramento in August 2019. (Rich Pedroncelli/Associated Press)
California Court Rejects Suit Challenging Independent Contractor Exemption
Dozens of AB 5 supporters rally at California's Capitol in Sacramento in August 2019. (Rich Pedroncelli/Associated Press) Government, Business, Technology 
Travelers request an Uber ride at Los Angeles International Airport. (Damian Dovarganes/AP)
Uber, Lyft Spend Big, Win in California Vote About Drivers
Travelers request an Uber ride at Los Angeles International Airport. (Damian Dovarganes/AP)LOS ANGELES — Uber, Lyft and other app-based ride-hailing and delivery services spent $200 million in a winning bet to circumvent California lawmakers and the courts to preserve their business model by keeping drivers from becoming employees eligible for benefits and job protections.
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