3 New Gig Labor Legislative Efforts

What 3 jurisdictions could follow California’s footsteps to classify gig workers as employees and not independent contractors?

• New York
  • Utilizing a coalition of labor experts including: unions, legal aid, and legal think tanks
  • Assembly Bill 8343 (2019-2020 | NY)
• New Jersey
• Illinois

Is there a revenue connection? Yes, unemployment taxes paid to the state.

Politico | Coalition takes shape in New York to challenge gig economy’s business model

Crain’s Chicago Business | Illinois sponsor of minimum wage bill looks to aid ‘gig economy’ workers, too

Washington Post | Can California rein in tech’s gig platforms? A primer on the bold state law that will try.