This ruling significantly impacted gig economy companies like Uber and Lyft and sets a precedent that could shape future legislation and business models.
In the US, this debate has seen notable developments. California's Proposition 22, passed in 2020, allowed app-based transportation and delivery companies to classify their drivers as independent contractors, not employees. This ruling significantly impacted gig economy companies like Uber and Lyft and sets a precedent that could shape future legislation and business models.