California's Prop. 22 Leaves Gig Workers Without Enforced Protections

Despite promises of better pay and benefits, gig workers struggle to obtain what they are owed under Prop. 22, with no state agency enforcing the law.

• California Supreme Court ruling upholds Prop. 22, classifying gig workers as independent contractors.
• State labor commissioner no longer handles wage claims from gig workers, leaving enforcement gaps.
• Gig companies claim compliance, but workers report delays and difficulties in receiving benefits.
• Workers have filed numerous complaints, many unresolved, highlighting systemic enforcement issues.
• Attorney General's office and local prosecutors are potential enforcers, but action remains unclear.

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