Prop 22 Explained
Prop 22
The law, the loophole, and your rights.
Proposition 22 changed the employment status of rideshare drivers. It did not erase your right to recover after a crash.
In 2020, California voters approved Proposition 22, which allowed Uber, Lyft, and delivery companies to classify drivers as independent contractors rather than employees. The companies spent more than $200 million on the campaign.
What the companies did not advertise: Prop 22 only addresses benefits and minimum earnings for drivers. It does not change the rules for liability when a rideshare driver injures someone else.
If you were injured by a rideshare driver who was logged into the app or on a trip, the company's commercial insurance still applies. You can still file a claim, negotiate a settlement, or sue in court.
What Prop 22 does and does not do
- Employee classification
- Unemployment benefits
- Workers' compensation for drivers
- Paid sick leave
- Liability claims against the company
- Personal injury lawsuits
- Wrongful death claims
- Uninsured motorist claims
Common myths
Prop 22 means you can never sue Uber or Lyft.
False. You can still sue for negligence and liability when a driver causes harm.
Rideshare drivers are employees, so the company is fully liable.
False. Prop 22 classifies drivers as independent contractors for benefits, not liability.
Companies are not responsible for driver crashes.
False. Their commercial insurance covers active trips and logged-in periods.
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Prop 22 is not a shield.
If a rideshare driver injured you, you still have legal options. The Herman Firm can explain them in a free consultation.
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