Today, the Supreme Court of California affirmed the will of the overwhelming majority of California voters and Dashers. Prop 22 is here to stay. This ruling means that Prop 22 remains the law of the land in California, and Dashers can continue to set their own hours, earn flexibly, and receive the other benefits and protections the law affords them.
Today’s decision is not only a victory for Dashers, but also for democracy itself. Prop 22 became law in 2020 after a broad, bipartisan coalition of voters overwhelmingly supported the law at the ballot box–passing it with nearly 60 percent of the vote. The initiative was also supported by a broad coalition of voices from throughout the state, including workers, advocates for civil rights, social justice, local businesses, and seniors. Now, the will of the voters has been upheld after a years-long legal battle brought by powerful special interests who have been ignoring the voices of the workers themselves.
When surveyed, more than 80% of Dashers in California say they support the law. Because of Prop 22, Dashers and other app-based workers in the state enjoy benefits including a health care stipend starting at just 15 hours per week, an earnings guarantee of at least 120 percent of local minimum wage, and access to convenient work when and where they want.
Now that the State’s highest court has affirmed the landmark law, it is abundantly clear that Prop 22 is here to stay. The law has won at the ballot box, the California Court of Appeal, and now the Supreme Court of California.
Today, we’re proud to celebrate this victory with the hundreds of thousands of California Dashers, small businesses, and advocates who helped make this victory possible.
