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Developments in California’s Proposition 22 and Implications for Gig Worker Pay Rights

By: Elliot Hangos This past month, Uber, Lyft, and other gig economy companies had a small victory as the California appeals court ruled that Proposition 22 (“Prop. 22”), a voter-approved law since 2020, should remain state law.  Prop. 22 allows gig economy companies to continue to treat their workforce as independent contractors, instead of employees. … Read More Developments in California’s Proposition 22 and Implications for Gig Worker Pay Rights

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The Fair and the Furious: Gig Workers Continue the Fight Against California’s Prop. 22

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

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Modern Day 911 Calls: The Legal Implications of Using Uber in Place of an Ambulance

The ever-popular ride sharing apps such as Uber and Lyft are beginning to be used for a new purpose: trips to the emergency room. Instead of calling 911, individuals in need of emergency care are hailing Uber or Lyft to rush them to the hospital, rather than ambulances. However, experts believe this use of technology puts drivers and the ride sharing companies at risk for assuming unbeknownst legal liabilities. … Read More Modern Day 911 Calls: The Legal Implications of Using Uber in Place of an Ambulance

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Uber: Veering Off Course

Uber has been using a software called “Greyball” in order to evade law enforcement and public officials in cities and locations where where the company has faced opposition from people seeking to regulate ride-sharing applications. An issue may arise for Uber’s in-house counsel regarding the legal ethics of advising the company to utilize this software. … Read More Uber: Veering Off Course

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A Serious Outbreak of Distracted Driving

Distracted driving is nothing short of an epidemic these days. While a vast majority of people today are addicted to cellular technology, the main focus when it comes to curing this epidemic is getting people to put their phones away before they get behind the wheel. This goal however does not appear to be aimed towards ride sharing services such as Uber and Lyft where the use of a cellular device is the crucial element giving them a competitive advantage. The topic of debate with regard to ride sharing services and distracted driving is really whether these companies should be more strictly regulated when it comes to cellular use behind the wheel.… Read More A Serious Outbreak of Distracted Driving

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Massachusetts’ New Ride Sharing Legislation: Unfair to Drivers or a Godsend to Passengers?

In April 2017, some 8,000 current and prospective ride-sharing drivers were prevented from either continuing or beginning their employment as drivers in Massachusetts as a result of a new state law. In response, many of these affected drivers are now arguing that the new law places too great a burden on them in regard to background checks, insurance, inspection requirements, and the like, where former inter-company requirements were more relaxed. However, some believe that the new law emphasizes the number one importance in ride-sharing and any taxi-like service, the passenger’s safety. … Read More Massachusetts’ New Ride Sharing Legislation: Unfair to Drivers or a Godsend to Passengers?

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Snap, Crackle, Will UberPOP? OR UberPOP’s Explosive Intrusion into France’s Taxi Regulation

POSTED BY Olivia Vache Although Uber has been waging war around many U.S. cities, it has begun its rampage into other countries as well. Uber began its arduous journey to conquer the world with its sensible transportation alternative in 2012. One of the first stops for Uber is the highly regulated country of France. Many… Read More Snap, Crackle, Will UberPOP? OR UberPOP’s Explosive Intrusion into France’s Taxi Regulation

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