In November 2020, California voters passed ballot initiative Proposition 22 which helped to confirm the status of gig workers as independent contractors. While online platforms highlight that Proposition 22 confers some benefits such as a minimum wage and potential for healthcare benefits, some labor advocates argue that it removes necessary protections and benefits like paid sick and family leave, among others. The status of Proposition 22 remains up in the air due to a recent legal challenge which alleges that Proposition 22 is unconstitutional. The outcome of the suit has major implications for gig workers across the country and abroad.… Read More The Fair and the Furious: Gig Workers Continue the Fight Against California’s Prop. 22