A California appeals court reversed a lower-court ruling that found Proposition 22 illegal.
The ballot measure passed in November 2020 classified Uber and Lyft drivers as independent contractors rather than employees.
In August 2021 a superior court judge, ruled that Prop 22 was unconstitutional. The companies appealed that decision, which led to today’s ruling in the California First District Court of Appeal.
The Services Employees International Union (SEIU) is expected to appeal the decision to the California Supreme Court. The higher court would have several months to decide whether to hear the case, but in the meantime, Prop 22 will remain in effect.
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