California avoided a shutdown of Uber and Lyft ride-hailing services in the state after an appeals court handed the decision over to gig workers and California voters, according to Reuters. “The court, which has scheduled arguments in the case for Oct. 13, is unlikely to issue a final ruling before a Nov. 3 ballot measure puts the decision in the hands of California voters.” The issue stems from a potential state law that would see independent contractors considered as employees. (Source: Reuters) Read the original story…
