Supporters of AB5 saw a huge defeat on Election Day with the passage of Proposition 22, which allows companies like Uber and Lyft to once again operate with its workers classified as independent contractors rather than as employers, as AB5 had required. However, AB5...
Year: 2020
From Post-Election Changes to a Possible Vaccine the Road Ahead Remains Uncertain
The last weeks have brought immense change, which has left many wondering if prospects for workers and businesses may finally be looking up amidst COVID. Initially, the most promising news has been that of a potential vaccine after positive results and announcements...
Gig Economy Companies Win Big at the Polls
As the country waited to see who the next President would be, gig economy companies like Uber and Lyft picked up a big win in California on election night. The companies, and others, poured millions into Proposition 22, and it was an investment that paid off. Ever...
What do you do when a staff driver faces a serious citation?
Running a successful transportation company requires not only a dedication to safety but also the careful cultivation of an expert staff roster. You need to have the best talent available to drive your loads or commercial vehicles to maximize your company's safety and...
Employment Changes Continue in California Amid Pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues its impact, California’s response continues to change, which, in turn, keeps employers having to adjust on the fly. California’s legislature recently made a flurry of changes that business should be aware, not all of which are just...
Department of Labor Sets Forth Own Change to Independent Contractor Classification
As California pushes forward with AB5, subjecting many employers to a stringent test when attempting to classify their workers as independent contractors rather than employees, the US Department of Labor (“DOL”) recently proposed its own change to how workers should...
Changes to AB5 Brings Relief for Some But Status Quo for Most
Ever since the passage of AB5, numerous industries have taken aim at changing the law. Some of the bigger challenges have come from the transportation sector, including not just Uber and Lyft, but also from the trucking industry as well. As these challenges continue,...
Uber and Lyft’s California Operations in Limbo with Continuing AB5 Challenges
Since AB5 came into effect in California the government has used multiple avenues to enforce the new law. This has put a target on Uber and Lyft in particular, as two of the biggest companies impacted by the law, and the ones that were also the main target of its...
Protecting your company from staff claims with strong contracts
As the owner, manager or executive of a commercial transportation company, you know how hard it can be to attract and retain the best professional drivers. Commercial driving is a demanding career and commercial drivers have relatively high turnover rates. When you...
California Continues Fight Against Classification of Workers by Uber and Lyft
Since California’s passage of AB5, several lawsuits have arisen that challenge the law, with others testing its limits and impact. More recently, California has begun its attempts to enforce the law by targeting Uber and Lyft. In May, California Attorney General,...
