California Unions, Companies Gear Up for New Gig Worker Law

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Tens of thousands of workers could wake up to employment status in the new year as California’s stricter requirements for independent contractor classification go into effect Jan. 1. Unions will be standing by to attempt to organize the new employees.

Early Victories: Labor groups are already scoring victories under the new law as some employers voluntarily convert workers to employees ahead of time. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters unionized about 40 workers at e-scooter company Spin in San ...