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Gonzalez blames EDD fraud on federal program, freelancers push back

Jordan IngramNovember 2, 2021November 4, 2021

November 2, 2021November 4, 202103363

REGION — A San Diego lawmaker’s recent statements on social media claiming a federal program designed to help independent contractors receive unemployment benefits was responsible...

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Two CA mayors urge court to stay injunction against Uber, Lyft over AB 5

Coast News wire servicesAugust 19, 2020

August 19, 202001397

REGION — San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer joined San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo today to urge an appeals court to stay an injunction that they...

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Workers, employers react to ‘Dynamex’ bill amendments

Steve HornMay 27, 2019May 28, 2019

May 27, 2019May 28, 201912899

Assembly Bill 5, which aims to reclassify worker status in accordance with Dynamex, was recently amended to include exemptions in law, real estate and dentistry....