The California Supreme Court ruled that Proposition 22 - the ballot measure classifying app-based gig workers as independent contractors - stands, supporting companies like Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, and Instacart.
Uber emphasized that drivers now have the freedom to work on their terms, avoiding an employment model they do not desire, after the California Supreme Court upheld the classification of gig workers as independent contractors.
The Supreme Court's decision counters a prior ruling that deemed Prop 22 unconstitutional, while affirming the Legislature's authority over workers' compensation and overturning earlier judgments surrounding gig worker status.
Proposition 22 served as a response to Assembly Bill 5, allowing app-based companies to avoid reclassifying workers as employees and the associated benefits, prompting a significant financial campaign to sway workers and voters in California.
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