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Business•FEB 22, 2025

Uber and Lyft Brace for Regulatory Storm in California Over Gig Worker Rights

Uber and Lyft are once again in the crosshairs of California regulators as the state government intensifies efforts to strengthen labor protections for gig workers. At the heart of the debate is the classification of ride-sharing drivers as independent contractors rather than employees—a status that exempts companies from providing benefits such as health insurance, paid leave, and unemployment benefits. With mounting pressure from lawmakers, labor unions, and advocacy groups, the future of gig work in California—and potentially across the nation—hangs in the balance.

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