Long a community with little clout, the state’s renters won a victory with national implications.
Former jail and prison inmates say they have been charged excessive amounts for the cost of probation, which they can never repay.
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If AB 5 becomes law it could open the floodgates to similar legislation in other states. Uber and other companies may then find themselves on the defensive.
Do businesses have unique obligations to the communities they serve, as well as to their employees?
Many independent contractors can’t afford to upgrade their trucks to meet low-emissions standards. Will making them company employees change that?