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California Judge Strikes Down Gig Worker Exemption From Labor Law

California Judge Strikes Down Gig Worker Exemption From Labor Law
California Judge Strikes Down Gig Worker Exemption From Labor Law
August 22, 2021  |  Gig Economy

In a blow for Uber and Lyft, a California court has ruled that a 2020 ballot measure making it so rideshare and food delivery drivers...

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Delta Variant Spread Leads To More Vax Mandates In US
Delta Variant Spread Leads To More Vax Mandates In US
July 26, 2021  |  Economy

The Delta variant of COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc on vaccinated Americans and people around the world who were just starting to get used to...

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Blackhawk Network To Disburse $100 Million For California’s Vaccine Incentive Program
Blackhawk Network To Disburse $100 Million For California’s Vaccine Incentive Program
June 02, 2021  |  Disbursements

Blackhawk Network is teaming up with the state of California to offer digital gift cards as an incentive to get vaccinated, the global payments provider...

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California’s Monterey-Salinas Transit To Offer Visa’s Tap To Pay
California’s Monterey-Salinas Transit To Offer Visa’s Tap To Pay
May 11, 2021  |  Payment Methods

Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) will now allow bus riders to pay fares using contactless solutions, becoming the first California transit agency — and the first system...

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Newsom Unveils California Stimulus Plan That Would Give Triple Payments
Newsom Unveils California Stimulus Plan That Would Give Triple Payments
May 10, 2021  |  Economy

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a $100 billion stimulus plan to triple the state’s direct cash assistance program and reach around two-thirds of the...

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Green Dot Moves HQ From California To Texas
Green Dot Moves HQ From California To Texas
May 09, 2021  |  Personnel

Green Dot is the latest company to embark on an exodus from California, relocating to Austin, Texas, CNBC reports. CEO Dan Henry told CNBC that...

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California May Lift COVID Restrictions June 15 If Virus Surge Fades
California May Lift COVID Restrictions June 15 If Virus Surge Fades
April 06, 2021  |  Economy

June 15 is the set date for California to reopen — as long as there are enough COVID-19 vaccines, CNBC reported. Gov. Gavin Newsom intends...

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Google Asks Texas Court To Transfer Multi-State AG Lawsuit To California
Google Asks Texas Court To Transfer Multi-State AG Lawsuit To California
January 20, 2021  |  News

Google has asked a U.S. judge in Texas for a change of venue regarding an antitrust lawsuit filed by 10 attorneys general, Reuters reported Wednesday...

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