Calif. ruling a ‘seismic shift’ for gig economy workers
By Associated Press
A California Supreme Court ruling that would limit businesses from classifying workers as independent contractors who aren’t eligible for certain benefits and employment protections was hailed as a big victory for labor and could shake up the state’s so-called gig economy.
The unanimous ruling Monday in a case involving package delivery drivers adopted a broad definition for those who qualify as employees in a lawsuit likely to expand the number of workers eligible for minimum wage, rest breaks and other benefits under state wage laws.