The question of whether Uber and Lyft will fall under the jurisdiction of California’s AB5 rule on independent contractors received significant clarity Thursday, less than two weeks before the state’s voters will have their say on the rule.
The Court of Appeal for California’s first district ruled Thursday that a preliminary injunction requiring Uber and Lyft to adhere to AB5 and reclassify their drivers as employees under the terms of that law will go into effect in approximately 30 days.
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