California appeals court mostly upholds Prop. 22, letting Uber, Lyft treat drivers as independent contractors

However, the appeals court struck down some provisions of the laws that it deemed had unduly constrained the California Legislature’s authority. 22: California gig companies, workers get their day in appeals court Lawyers for gig companies and their workers squared off in a California appeals court on whether it should uphold a ruling that Proposition 22 is unconstitutional and unenforceable. “I believe we must invalidate Proposition 22 in its entirety.”Language in Proposition 22 aimed to block further legislative action targeted at gig companies. A small group of app-based drivers and the Service Employees International Union had mounted the legal challenge to Proposition 22. Labor advocacy group Rideshare Drivers United has said drivers earnings and protections have eroded since voters approved Proposition 22.