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California Supreme Court Upholds Proposition 22

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The California Supreme Court issued its decision in Castellanos v. State (Castellanos) on July 25, 2024, ruling Proposition 22 (Prop 22), the initiative that allows businesses to classify drivers for app-based transportation...more

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California’s Supreme Court Upholds Proposition 22 Allowing Gig Workers To Be Classified As Independent Contractors

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On July 25, 2024, CaliforniaCalifornia’s Supreme Court issued a highly anticipated ruling that allows app-based rideshare and delivery companies to classify drivers as independent contractors instead of employees, if certain...more

McGlinchey Stafford

Court Upholds Law Classifying App-Based Drivers as Independent Contractors: Does What Happens in California, Stay in California?

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The California Supreme Court recently upheld a California law that classifies drivers for app-based transportation companies, such as Uber, Lyft, or DoorDash, as independent contractors and not employees, provided the company...more

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Supreme Court of California Upholds Law Classifying App-Based Drivers as Independent Contractors

On July 25, 2024, the Supreme Court of California upheld a state law permitting ride-sharing apps to continue classifying their drivers as independent contractors, rather than employees. ...more

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Proposition 22 Survives: App-Based Rideshare and Delivery Companies May Continue to Properly Classify Drivers as Independent...

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In a substantial win for app-based rideshare and delivery companies, the California Supreme Court unanimously upheld California Proposition 22 as constitutional on July 25, 2024. California Ballot Initiative Proposition 22...more

Epstein Becker & Green

The Gig Continues: California Supreme Court Upholds Proposition 22

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On July 25, 2024, the California Supreme Court issued its long-awaited ruling in Castellanos et al., v. State of California and Protect App-Based Drivers and Services, et al., upholding the 2020 voter initiative known as...more

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California Supreme Court Upholds Proposition 22

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After years of litigation, the California Supreme Court upheld Proposition 22, a voter-approved law allowing app-based drivers to work as independent contractors. The Court rejected a challenge by a group of labor unions,...more

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California Supreme Court Upholds Proposition 22 as Constitutional

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Castellanos v. State of California centered on the constitutionality of Proposition 22, the “Protect App-Based Drivers and Services Act,” which allowed app-based rideshare and delivery companies to hire drivers as independent...more

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California Uber Accidents and Personal Injury Claims

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Uber is a California-born taxi service that relies upon apps on tablets, smartphones, and computers. Requests for service come with a few finger taps rather than hailing for cabs or competing with other taxi riders for...more

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Digital Platforms, Beware of the Evolving EU Platform Work Directive

After more than two years of legislative highs and lows for the European Union’s proposed Platform Work Directive, the EU may be inching closer to adopting regulations on the classification of platform workers, such as...more

Littler

British Columbia Statute on Minimum Employment Standards for App-based Gig Workers Receives Royal Assent, But Relevant Provisions...

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On November 30, 2023, Bill 48 – 2023: Labour Statutes Amendment Act, 2023 (Bill 48), received Royal Assent from the Government of British Columbia (BC).  Bill 48 is a statute pertaining to minimum employment standards for...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Ninth Circuit to Hear AB 5 Challenge En Banc

In the latest chapter of the saga of California’s Assembly Bill 5, the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a panel decision finding that the law violated the Equal Protection Clause and granted rehearing en banc. ...more

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New York City’s New Pay Protections for App-Based Restaurant Delivery Workers Are Stayed

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New York City was on track to becoming the first major U.S. city to implement a minimum pay-rate for app-based restaurant delivery workers. However, the new law, which was scheduled to go into effect July 12, 2023, has been...more

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New York City Announces New Pay Protections for App-Based Restaurant Delivery Workers

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New York City has become the first major U.S. city to establish a minimum pay-rate for app-based restaurant delivery workers. The new law goes into effect July 12, 2023. Popularity of Food Delivery Apps- The rise in...more

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California Proposition Regarding App-Based Drivers is Largely Here to Stay (For Now)

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A California Court of Appeals recently addressed challenges to Proposition 22, the Protect App-Based Drivers and Services Act, and concluded that it will largely remain in effect, at least for now. Background: Whether...more

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California Court Of Appeal Holds That App-Based Driver And Delivery Businesses Can Properly Classify Workers As Independent...

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On March 13, 2023, in Castellanos v. State of California, the California Court of Appeal handed down a pink unicorn decision in favor of app-based driver and delivery businesses that permits them to properly classify workers...more

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California Court of Appeal Upholds Proposition 22 as Mostly Constitutional

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Three years ago, California voters approved Proposition 22, the “Protect App-Based Drivers and Services Act,” which allowed app-based rideshare and delivery companies to hire drivers as independent contractors if certain...more

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Food Delivery Apps Can Be Both a Blessing and a Curse for Restaurants: 5 Tips to Avoid a Tip Credit Landmine

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Restaurants’ reliance on food delivery apps soared during the pandemic because they provide a convenient way for customers to order from local restaurants and an easy solution for processing restaurant payments and sourcing...more

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Gig Platforms, Wake Up. All Eyes Are Upon You.

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Constant connectivity through smartphones has ushered in a new way for small businesses to connect with potential customers and gig workers looking for flexible employment. The emergence of companies like Uber, GrubHub,...more

Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP

California Legislature Passes AB-286 Third-Party Delivery Platform Law

On September 1, 2021, the California State Assembly joined the California State Senate in passing Assembly Bill 286, which will regulate food delivery platforms throughout the state. The bill passed with bipartisan support in...more

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[Webinar] Post-Pandemic Trends in the Fast-Casual Restaurant Industry - June 23rd, 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm EDT

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Join Ulmer Partner Jodi Rich and founder and Senior Vice President/Principal of Goodman Real Estate Services Group LLC., Richard Edelman, as they discuss business trends in the fast-casual restaurant industry that were...more

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Are Your Website and Mobile Application Compliant With Consumer Protection Laws?

In this client alert, I discuss two lawsuits that were recently filed by the District of Columbia Attorney General (“D.C. AG”) against food delivery company DoorDash and grocery delivery service Instacart.  In particular, I...more

Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP

California Imposes Food Safety Requirements on Delivery Apps

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On September 18, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB-3336 into law. This law sets new safety standards for third-party delivery apps, including sanitation and temperature standards....more

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California Enacts New Law Regulating Food Delivery Apps

On September 24, 2020, Governor Newsom enacted AB-2149, the Fair Food Delivery Act of 2020. The new law prohibits food delivery platforms from arranging for the delivery of food delivery orders without the express...more

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Can We Amazon-Prime An Employee?! How The Gig Economy And Technology Are Changing How Hospitality Companies Hire And Manage Their...

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The surge in popularity of the gig economy in recent years has largely been a positive trend. The gig economy has made it possible for us to Uber from place to place, hire housecleaners or handymen as needed, find a dog...more

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