Uber And Lyft Win Last Minute Ruling On Legality Of California Labor Laws

Uber Technologies Inc. and Lyft Inc. were spared from having to rapidly convert their California drivers to employees after a state appeals court agreed they can keep their business models in place while challenging a judge’s order to comply with a state labor law.

The decision Thursday is a big reprieve for the ride-hailing companies, who said they would temporarily shut down ride services in their home state if forced on short notice to provide drivers with costly benefits including health insurance and overtime. The appeals court scheduled arguments for Oct. 13 and is not likely to rule before a Nov. 3 ballot measure puts the decision into the hands of California voters.

MDarringer - 8/21/2020 10:28:55 AM

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So their employees continue to suffer under their unfair labor practices. #Nice

USNA1999 - 8/21/2020 1:06:17 PM

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We will force you to unionize (according to CA). A$$holes!

Hauerg - 8/21/2020 1:33:27 PM

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We will force you to pay wages.

More connected to the truth, „A$$hole.“

Hauerg - 8/21/2020 1:31:16 PM

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„Rapidly convert“?

They knew this was coming since September 2019.

Section_31_JTK - 8/21/2020 5:01:37 PM

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I've spoken to more than few Uber drivers. Every one of them has been appreciative of the opportunity to earn extra money on the side with relative ease. I heard no complaints about being independent contractors. I suspect it's because they all had regular day jobs with benefits already. These people are now being punished by the People's Republic of California.

MDarringer - 8/22/2020 8:59:55 AM

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And unless they buy specific insurance, when you take an Uber you are NOT protected. Uber pretends they've closed this loophole but they haven't.

Moreover, there is ZERO regular assessment of whether the car is in good working condition.

skytop - 8/22/2020 11:19:57 AM

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Politians realize at the last moment that the liberals do not want to walk.

SanJoseDriver - 8/22/2020 9:58:30 PM

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The $2 Uber rides in Mexico and Thailand are nicer than just about any cab I've been in. Most have been old, smelly, disgusting. I've had some bad Uber rides, but it's very rare, especially since you rate Uber drivers and not cab drivers. I'll never use another traditional cab if I have a ridesharing alternative.

carloslassiter - 8/22/2020 3:13:50 PM

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Moreover, there is ZERO regular assessment of whether the car is in good working condition.
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Have you driven in cabs in NYC, Chicago, Baltimore? Anywhere? The typical vehicle is an absolute wreck, so the idea that some Uber driver's Accord is a danger to society and these aren't is ridiculous.

MDarringer - 8/22/2020 5:05:02 PM

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#stereotyping and illogical refutation on two levels.

Section_31_JTK - 8/22/2020 4:37:50 PM

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I've never been an Uber that's a junker car. I have however, been in far too manh licensed cabs that are POS Crown Vics with a million miles on them that barely ran. I was in one Yellow Cab that broke down in the middle of the damned intersection in San Francisco. How dangerous is that?

MDarringer - 8/22/2020 5:03:16 PM

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Typical bullshit "reasoning", aka illogic, that purports a subset of one to prove for all.

Then that illogic is "bolstered" by a cliched stereotype.

The final step in your stupidity is an illustration of ONE taxi breakdown that supposedly reflects that ALL--by implication--will break down.

You weren't the sharpest tool in the shed were you.

Section_31_JTK - 8/22/2020 11:54:42 PM

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I've taken many taxis all over the country. The one in SF was but one small example. I've been in way more crappy licensed taxis than crappy Uber vehicles. In fact, I don't recall ever having a truly shitty Uber ride. Maybe my experience is not representative of the public at large. However given the popularity of Uber and Lyft vs the declining revenues of taxi companies, I'd wager most folks prefer the ride share concept over licensed taxis. I'd don't have a vested interest in this subject other than that it's another example of the overreaching government of the People's Republic of California. As they say, if you don't like that, you can kiss my ass mutherfucker.