California’s Independent Contractor Law Battle Heats Up

California’s Independent Contractor Law Battle Heats Up
Uber vehicles line up at the new 'LAX-it' ride-hail passenger pickup lot at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles on Nov. 6, 2019. Mario Tama/Getty Images
Ian Henderson
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On Jan. 1, 2020, California’s new independent contractor law goes into effect, requiring many contract workers to be classified as employees with full benefits. Meanwhile, many opponents and supporters of the law are gearing up for a legal fight.

The California Trucking Association (CTA) filed a lawsuit in early November challenging the law. The CTA says the new law will harm independent truckers and owner-operators in the state.
Ian Henderson
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Ian Henderson is a contributor to Shield Society, former director of outreach for The Millennial Review, and former development coordinator for PragerU.
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