A federal judge in Los Angeles ruled today against Uber and Postmates' challenge of AB5, the controversial labor legislation designed to regulate the "gig economy." The legislation has resulted in much confusion for workers and employers that might be affected by it, including those in the adult industry.
Earlier today, California Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, the author of the controversial AB5 bill that forces employers to reclassify certain freelancers as employees, announced her intention to ease implementation of the bill through a number of initiatives.
The Clips4Sale Legal Zone returns for 2020 with coverage of “all the hot topics that producers and models want to know about,” including free speech, and the latest news regarding the impact of California’s AB5 law.
The newest data point in XBIZ’s ongoing coverage of California’s AB5 initiative comes from U.S. District Judge Edward Chen, who has declined to compel Uber to reclassify its drivers in California as employees.
