California ruling in favor of gig workers could deal big blow to Uber and Lyft

Court adopts a broader definition of who qualifies as an employee, at a time when workers in the gig economy are demanding more rights

In a big win for labor advocates, the California supreme court on Monday limited businesses from classifying workers as independent contractors who cannot receive key employment protections.

The ruling is expected to expand the number of workers eligible for minimum wage rest breaks and other benefits under a state wage standard, experts say.

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