An Economic Policy Institute study concluded that rideshare drivers nationwide take home an average of $9.21 an hour after expenses.
As the full scope of AB 5's passage grows clearer, independent contractors in a few fields fear the new law could hurt them.
The state might be three decades late in meeting its 2030 climate goals and more than 100 years late in hitting 2050 targets.
One analysis predicts consumers would lose $460 billion between 2021 and 2026, primarily due to reversals in net fuel economy.
Many independent contractors can’t afford to upgrade their trucks to meet low-emissions standards. Will making them company employees change that?