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California truckers brace for new 'gig worker' rules
September 11, 2019 1:50 PM EDTBy Lisa Baertlein
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - California trucking companies that haul everything from summer strawberries to cars and Christmas toys say they are under threat from a bill that could turn so-called gig workers into employees.
California state senators late on Tuesday passed AB5, proposed legislation that would set tougher standards for determining which workers can be properly classified as independent contractors. Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom has signaled support for the measure, which would take effect on Jan. 1.
The legislation threatens to upend a swath of California businesses that rely on freelance drivers. While... More
