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Proposition 22: California’s new labor landscape

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by JOAQUIN ROMERO posted 01.01.2021

As the new year gets under way, the most significant changes in years to the state’s labor law are in effect. The landmark ballot initiative, Proposition 22, favored by six out of 10 voters in November, defines the future of “gig work” in California. It took effect just weeks ago.

Even for CA ballot fights, Prop. 22’s price tag is historic

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by CHUCK McFADDEN posted 10.26.2020

Proposition 22 has ignited the most expensive ballot proposition fight in California history, exemplifying the emerging 21st century battle of traditional employment-vs.-the gig economy. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is poised to weigh in.