Uber And Postmates Sue California Over New Labor Law

Assembly Bill 5 aims to change worker classification in California, affecting companies like Uber and Postmates by potentially classifying drivers as employees, granting them benefits. Companies argue this could harm their business and have filed legal challenges, claiming the law is unconstitutional. Uber plans to continue treating drivers as independent contractors and may defend this stance in court.

What is the primary change proposed by Assembly Bill 5?

• Increase in minimum wage for all workers

• Introduction of new safety regulations for drivers

• Reclassification of workers as employees instead of contractors

• Reduction in corporate taxes

Which companies are mentioned as opposing Assembly Bill 5?

• Tesla and SpaceX

• Amazon and Google

• Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash

• Facebook and Twitter

What action did Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash take in response to Assembly Bill 5?

• Launched a public awareness campaign

• Increased driver wages

• Submitted a ballot initiative for exemption

• Filed a lawsuit against the state

Who is the author of Assembly Bill 5?

• Gavin Newsom

• Nancy Pelosi

• Lorena Gonzalez

• Kamala Harris

What is Uber's stance on the classification of its drivers under the new law?

• Uber will increase driver benefits

• Uber will classify drivers as employees

• Uber will stop operations in the state

• Uber will classify drivers as independent contractors