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Proposed amendment to “gig economy” law would lift caps for freelancers
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Proposed amendment to “gig economy” law would lift caps for freelancers

Posted on February 28, 2020 by Matthew Keys

A proposed amendment to California’s “gig economy” bill would lift an arbitrary cap on freelance news stories.

Author of “gig economy” bill to promote exemptions for freelance journalists
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Author of “gig economy” bill to promote exemptions for freelance journalists

Posted on February 7, 2020February 7, 2020 by Matthew Keys

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
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Federal judge blocks “gig economy” rule for truckers, but not journalists

Posted on January 2, 2020 by Matthew Keys

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
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California lawmaker challenges critics, journalists after bill leads to job cuts

Posted on December 30, 2019January 2, 2020 by Matthew Keys

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.

Matthew Keys is an award-winning journalist who covers the intersection of media, journalism and technology as publisher of The Desk. He is based in Northern California.

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