A 2021 decision declared it unconstitutional, but it’s been overturned.
In response to the appeals court’s decision, which was filed on Monday, Uber’s chief legal officer Tony West sent the following statement toToday’s ruling is a victory for app-based workers and the millions of Californians who voted for Prop 22. Across the state, drivers and couriers have said they are
, which affords them new benefits while preserving the unique flexibility of app-based work. We’re pleased that the Court respected the will of the people, and that Prop 22 will remain in place, preserving independence for drivers., David Green, an executive board member for the union, said: Gig companies should know by now that drivers aren’t going to give up until they have the rights afforded to all other workers in the state, from basic protections on the job like workers compensation and unemployment insurance, paid sick leave to having a seat at the table to bargain for better wages and benefits. Corporations prioritizing their bottom lines over our democracy should not dictate the laws in our state.
The fight likely isn’t over yet. The NYT says the Service Employees International Union and drivers are likely to appeal Monday’s decision, potentially taking the case all the way to the California Supreme Court.
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