California

Report: California Opens Probe Into Google For Possible Antitrust Violations
Report: California Opens Probe Into Google For Possible Antitrust Violations
July 13, 2020  |  ANTITRUST

The state of California has opened its own antitrust investigation into Google, sources told Politico, putting more pressure on the global technology giant already facing allegations...

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Uber Lets California Drivers Set Fees
Uber Lets California Drivers Set Fees
July 10, 2020  |  Ridesharing

In a move that will give more flexibility to its drivers, less predictability to passengers and potential legal protection for its parent company, Uber now...

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San Francisco To Delay Next Wave Of Reopenings Amid COVID Spike
San Francisco To Delay Next Wave Of Reopenings Amid COVID Spike
June 28, 2020  |  Coronavirus

San Francisco’s planned next phase reopening scheduled for Monday (June 29) for outdoor bars, hair salons, museums and more has been put on hold. Mayor...

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Today In Payments: Wirecard Files For Insolvency; New York To Ease Cryptocurrency Regulations
Today In Payments: Wirecard Files For Insolvency; New York To Ease Cryptocurrency Regulations
June 25, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, Wirecard files for insolvency, and New York proposes easing regulations for cryptocurrency licenses. Plus, California seeks a court order to make...

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California Seeks Court Order To Make Uber, Lyft Drivers Employees
California Seeks Court Order To Make Uber, Lyft Drivers Employees
June 24, 2020  |  Ridesharing

In what could be the start of a protracted court fight, attorneys for the state of California plan to ask a judge to order Uber...

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San Francisco DA Files Lawsuit Against DoorDash For Employee Mistreatment
San Francisco DA Files Lawsuit Against DoorDash For Employee Mistreatment
June 17, 2020  |  Gig Economy

Delivery company DoorDash is facing a lawsuit from the San Francisco district attorney over allegedly illegally classifying its workers as contractors rather than employees. The...

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California Tells Uber And Lyft Their Drivers Are Employees
California Tells Uber And Lyft Their Drivers Are Employees
June 11, 2020  |  Ridesharing

The California agency that regulates ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft said their drivers are considered employees under the state’s new gig work law, the latest...

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New Report: Payments, Transparency Build Trust In The Gig Economy
New Report: Payments, Transparency Build Trust In The Gig Economy
June 10, 2020  |  Gig Economy

The pandemic affected the freelance market in varying ways, with many workers facing increased economic uncertainty and drawing upon their savings as work opportunities became...

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Uber Says California’s AB5 Law Could Cost 158,000 Drivers Their Jobs
Uber Says California’s AB5 Law Could Cost 158,000 Drivers Their Jobs
May 29, 2020  |  Ridesharing

If Uber is forced to classify its drivers in California as employees, 158,000 will be out of work, the company said. C/NET reported the San...

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