Prop 22 has officially been passed, with 58% of the 6.3 million votes.

What this means is gig companies like Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash will be allowed to continue classifying their workers as independent contractors rather than consider them employees.

These companies are now exempt from a recent state law that would require the companies to classify their workers as employees.

Instead, Prop 22 will guarantee gig workers a minimum hourly wage, new health benefits for workers who log a minimum of 15 hours, and medical and disability coverage for injuries and illnesses on the job. These benefits will be new to many gig workers but still short of what they would receive as employees.

A group of drivers advocating for workers’ rights called Gig Workers Rising argue that the proposition doesn’t do enough for drivers and delivery workers. The group previously called Prop 22 a "corporate power grab" keeping workers from healthcare, fair wages, and workers' compensation.

While others feel that in order to keep rideshare companies in the state of CA Prop 22 was necessary. However, in order to cover the new benefits of their California employees, the companies will likely have to pass on some of the costs to customers. If that happens, riders can expect higher prices in states where drivers get more benefits.

How do you feel…

Are you glad or disappointed that Prop 22 was passed?

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