Changes Employment Classification Rules for App-Based Transportation and Delivery Drivers Initiative Statute.

California Ballot Measure - Proposition 22

Election: Nov. 3, 2020 (General)

Outcome: Passed

Categories:

Business and Consumers
Transportation
Employment and Affirmative Action

Summary


Establishes different criteria for determining whether app-based transportation (rideshare) and delivery drivers are "employees" or "independent contractors." Independent contractors are not entitled to certain state-law protections afforded employees--including minimum wage, overtime, unemployment insurance, and workers' compensation. Instead, companies with independent contractor drivers will be required to provide specified alternative benefits, including: minimum compensation and healthcare subsidies based on engaged driving time, vehicle insurance, safety training, and sexual harassment policies. Restricts local regulation of app-based drivers; criminalizes impersonation of such drivers; requires background checks. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local governments: Increase in state personal income tax revenue of an unknown amount.

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