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Uber, Lyft and why California’s war over gig work is just beginning - Black Voice News
In summary A judge ruled that the ride-hailing giants must comply with California’s AB 5 contractor law, but legal appeals, a November ballot battle and big questions about organized labor loom large. This week, a yearslong battle over how gig companies should treat the hundreds of thousands of
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Bill to “Save Local Journalism” Awaiting Gov. Newsom’s Signature - Black Voice News
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Lowes Commits Additional $25 Million in Grants & Resources To Small Businesses In Wake of COVID Pandemic
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Lyft and Uber Threatening to Shut Down in California after State Rules Drivers Are Employees - L.A. Focus Newspaper
L.A. Focus Staff Popular rideshare companies Lyft and Uber are threatening to halt all operations in California after a court ruling that would require the companies treat their drivers as formal employees. The companies say that such a change in status would be nearly impossible to accommodate
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Cal AG, City Attorneys Go After Uber and Lyft
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GOP’s route to California wins: Hailing a ride from gig workers? - Black Voice News
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