Proposed amendment to “gig economy” law would lift caps for freelancers
A proposed amendment to California’s “gig economy” bill would lift an arbitrary cap on freelance news stories.
Lorena Gonzalez
Author of “gig economy” bill to promote exemptions for freelance journalists
Asm. Lorena Gonzalez now admits Assembly Bill 5 needs specific exemptions for freelance journalists after many of them have lost their jobs over the last few months.
Federal judge blocks “gig economy” rule for truckers, but not journalists
A federal judge in California has temporarily blocked part of a new law that codifies a test determining whether a worker is an employee or a freelancer.
California lawmaker challenges critics, journalists after bill leads to job cuts
News organizations across the country have stopped using California-based freelance writers shortly before “gig economy” measure Assembly Bill 5 is expected to take effect.