California court reverses AB 5 for Uber drivers while trucking awaits ruling

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A California state appeals court on Monday upheld a ballot measure allowing apps like Uber and Lyft to treat their drivers as independent contractors, rather than employees. Uber and Lyft celebrated the victory in court, and their stock prices shot up a few points each on the news. Prop 22 exempted app-based drivers from AB 5, meaning they could continue to work as independent contractors. Meanwhile, the California Trucking Association still seeks an injunction against AB 5 in the lower courts, and the appeals courts recent ruling has no bearing or benefit for the trucking industry. [Related: Trucking sounds off on DOL nominee over AB 5 role]

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