California Dreamin’ | Power Line

California Dreamin’ | Power Line: • California recently passed a law aiming to crack down on 'abuses' and 'exploitation' of independent contractors and other participants in the so-called 'gig economy.' (I prefer the term 'side hustle' myself, but whatever.) The real target of this law are Uber, Lyft and other enterprises that offer great flexibility for people to set their own hours, etc. The new law will requite Uber drivers to be formal employees, subject