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Labor/Employment,
Government

Jul. 11, 2019

With compromises, gig worker bill passes key legislative committee

A bill to codify the status of so-called gig workers passed a key Senate committee on Wednesday.

A bill to codify the status of so-called gig workers passed a key Senate committee on Wednesday.

AB 5 has been one of the most controversial bills of the legislative session, as illustrated by large dueling rallies outside the Capitol by supporters and opponents. Dozens of business and trade groups are still formally fighting the measure.

But key elements of the opposition broke down recently af...

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