On Wednesday, California Labor Commissioner ruled that ride share drivers are employees. Its a ruling some say upends the business models for ride-share. The Regulatory rational:
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Ride Share companies are involved in every aspect of the operation.
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Ride Share companies dictates such things as how old a driver’s car can be and who is qualified to offer services through the Uber platform.
The Labor Commissioner ruling arose from a wage and reimbursement dispute. It also applies only to the 1 wage dispute. State and federal lawsuits are also pending on this issue.