Article 4P8GW California advances bill that would 'lead the world' on gig worker rights

California advances bill that would 'lead the world' on gig worker rights

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Kari Paul
from Technology | The Guardian on (#4P8GW)

Assembly Bill 5 would enact protections for workers, requiring them to meet three standards to be considered a contractor

A bill that would fundamentally change the way tech giants - such as Lyft and Uber - engage with workers has passed a major hurdle in the California legislature.

Assembly Bill 5 would change the way businesses classify employees and dramatically expand protections for gig workers. If it becomes law, it would represent a big win for labor advocates across the state.

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