Independent Driver
| 8.20.19

I'm Independent Coalition

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Californians’ right to choose to work as an independent contractor or freelance is at risk due to an unprecedented Court decision. The I'm Independent Coalition is working to protect the freedom to work independently. Learn more about the I'm Independent Coalition below, and then click above to get involved!

Nearly 2 Million Californians’ Livelihoods Are At Risk

California is estimated to have nearly two million residents who choose to work independently – full-time or part-time. Statistics indicate that more and more Californians are choosing to work independently as their full-time career or for additional income to make ends meet.

Industries that commonly utilize independent contractors include real estate, healthcare, education, financial planning, agriculture, beauty, creative fields (filmmaking, editors, writers), technology development, insurance, construction, on-demand/gig and transportation. In addition, the franchise business model is based on an independent contractor relationship between a franchisor and franchisee. California has over 76,000 franchise locations that support nearly 730,000 jobs.

On April 30, 2018, the California Supreme Court overturned three decades of California employment law that allowed individuals to work as independent contractors. Instead, the court imposed far more restrictive criteria on workers which will create severe economic insecurity and hardship for Californians and nearly every industry in this state.

We need to protect our freedom to work independently!

Originally published on ImIndependent.co

  • jamesworley
    10/10/2019

    I had driven for Uber & Uber Eats for about 2 years. Did everything in my power to provide passengers with a clean, safe ride and customers with fast prompt deliveries of their food. Until....... UBER Retaliatory deactivated me for following the TOS. I refused to transport an unaccompanied minor and reported it then my next ride was a man who as I was pulling up to his home he was heading down his driveway screaming at me " you damn drivers are always late " . I decided that with his attitude I rather not have him in my car and told him he would have to find another ride . I reported that also. Later that evening I received an email that I was deactivated and they would not provide me with a reason or communicate with me any more concerning the situation. This was unfair to me . Uber / Uber Eats drivers have no ability to defend themselves and Uber will not open a line of communication with drivers to learn the story.

  • Deborah
    09/13/2019

    Hello, My name is Deborah Carter, I enjoy being an independent driver. Flexibility of working when I want to work, where and times I want to work. I'm happy to be working with Uber this way.. I don't want to be employed. No on AB5, It's not for me. Thank you

  • Julia
    09/13/2019

    Hi, my name is julia hernandez, im uber driver , I need a flexible work , because I have other job , I want to be independent driver... , please lawmakers , I need flexible time to work uber

  • Carlos
    09/12/2019

    Flexibility of working hours is the reason I am driving for Uber, please don't change that.

  • Raul
    09/12/2019

    I want to be a independent driver,..I want to work, the hours n the time, I decide to work, and I I'm happy to be working that way, with Uber.. I don't want to be employed.. Thank you. Raul Ruiz

  • Raja
    09/12/2019

    I depend on my flexible work situation for my very livelihood. Uber is keeping me from being unemployed yet again . Mr governor please keep us employed. We are very happy with Uber and other ride share companies work style . Thanks mr governor

  • Julio
    09/12/2019

    I don't want to be employed I'm independent I need the flexibility to work I don't agree AB5 not for me.