Is the gig-economy coming to a screeching halt with AB-5 law awaiting governor’s signature

by: Alexan Balekian

Posted: Sep 15, 2019 / 08:00 AM PDT / Updated: Sep 15, 2019 / 09:55 PM PDT

With little opposition at the state capitol, the gig economy could be headed for a dead-end. AB-5 is now sitting on Governor Newsom’s desk after it passed in both the state assembly and senate. Newsom is expected to sign it, changing the make-up of ride-share companies.

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