A significant success for the
platform operator Uber
$UBER (-0,14%), Lyft
$LYFT, (-0,92%) and DoorDash
$DASH (+1,33%): The decision to launch their app-based gig workers as independent contractors remains in place.
This way of working is essential for the companies.
The ruling ends a protracted legal battle and confirms that classifying drivers as independent contractors does not violate the California Constitution.