Kate Conger

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Many gig workers have struggled to get unemployment benefits because their employers were not required to pay into the system. That may change soon.

California judge: Uber and Lyft must treat their drivers like regular employees and pay benefits

Many gig workers have struggled to get unemployment benefits because their employers were not required to pay into the system. That may change soon.

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