Uber, Lyft spending big to fight gig economy laws

Uber, Lyft spending big to fight gig economy laws

The gig economy has gained momentum in the last decade or so and with the ongoing pandemic it is likely to go on for a while. California's proposal 22 seeks to flip new laws that prohibit companies from erroneously categorizing employees as independent contractors, forcing them to adhere to minimum wage laws. Lyft and Uber are said to be the worst offenders and hence are offering the greatest pushback. Read more about this here

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