Appeals court ruling averts Uber/Lyft shutdown
REGION — San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer and San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo got their wish today when an appeals court put on hold a
AB 5
Two CA mayors urge court to stay injunction against Uber, Lyft over AB 5
REGION — San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer joined San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo today to urge an appeals court to stay an injunction that they
Carl DeMaio launches petition to suspend AB 5
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article has been updated to include a statement from EDD media relations. Also, a previous version of the article stated that Carl
Judge grants preliminary injunction against Uber, Lyft, regarding AB 5
REGION — In a ruling stemming from a lawsuit brought the city attorneys of San Diego and two other cities and the state, a federal
North County Republicans say voters don’t like leftward drift
REGION — Sensing voter unease about a too-far-leftward drift in Washington and Sacramento, three North County Republican candidates expressed optimism at a July 30 virtual
Burkholder challenges AB 5, interviews whistleblower Carmel Foster
REGION — The controversial Assembly Bill 5, or gig-worker bill, is the main talking point for California Republicans this election cycle. Those against AB 5,
California Focus: Make one thing easier this year — Repeal AB 5
It’s difficult to find a skilled field where the most destructive law California has adopted in the last few years does not hurt substantial numbers
More than 100 economists statewide call for AB 5 suspension
REGION — More now than ever, a flexible workforce is needed. It’s why more than 100 economists and public policy experts across the state are
Republican lawmakers urge Gov. Newsom to suspend AB 5
REGION — More than 2 million Californians have filed for unemployment benefits as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, prompting Republican lawmakers to urge Gov.
Contractors, freelancers on edge about COVID-19 unemployment relief
REGION — Unemployment benefits, and how the state is authorizing those funds, have many freelancers and independent contractors on edge. Many are worried filing for
