Vox cites a new California law against misclassifying workers as its smoke screen—excuse us, reason—for mass layoffs.
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Posted inEnergy and the Environment
Ridiculous Invite of the Week: San Francisco Invite Edition
Lyft is hosting an event on the climate crisis, when it’s one of the largest drivers (literally) of transportation-related emissions.
Posted inLaw and Justice
Uber Goes Back to Basics: Violating the Law
By announcing it would not comply with a California law reclassifying its workers as employees, Uber is returning to the company’s time-honored tradition as a scofflaw.
Posted inWorking in America
California Legislature Prepares to Rein In Gig Economy
If AB 5 becomes law, it could open the floodgates to similar legislation in other states. Uber and other companies may then find themselves on the defensive.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
The Trump NLRB’s Anti-Labor Day
The National Labor Relations Board is not just changing rules but reversing long-standing precedents.
Posted inHousing and Transportation
When Cities Turn to Uber, Instead of Buses and Trains
Some money-losing transit districts shift to ridesharing—but the cost for that may prove even greater.
Posted inWorking in America
The Future of Real Jobs: Round Two
Our discussion of the quest for decent jobs continues.
Posted inEconomic Policy
The Future of Real Jobs: A Prospect Roundtable
How big is the non-standard workforce, and how do we measure it?
Posted inWorking in America
The Taking Economy: Rideshare Drivers Protest Low Pay
The strike by Uber and Lyft drivers came amidst highly anticipated initial public offerings from the two rideshare giants.
Posted inWorking in America
Uber and Lyft Are More Than “Just a Gig”
As the rideshare app goes public, contract workers are striking for benefits and a living wage.