California trucker says new gig economy law will destroy his business

Dec 20, 2019 at 10:06 AM CST
California truckers are firing back against the new so-called gig economy rules, which they believe will kill 70,000 jobs. The law, according to California truck driver Danny Garcia, will essentially end his independent contractor days, he told FOX Business’ Neil Cavuto. “It's going to affect me pretty dramatically,” Garcia said Thursday. “It's ultimately gonna shut down my business… I may have to think about early retirement or taking my truck outside of California perhaps.” FEMALE TRUCKERS TAKE THE WHEEL IN RESPONSE TO DRIVER SHORTAGE Under the rules, which impact at least 1 million jobs, workers must be designated as employees. In addition, ride-share drivers, delivery couriers and others will also be classified as employees.

Dec 20, 2019 at 10:06 AM CST

California truckers are firing back against the new so-called gig economy rules, which they believe will kill 70,000 jobs. The law, according to California truck driver Danny Garcia, will essentially end his independent contractor days, he told FOX Business’ Neil Cavuto. “It's going to affect me pretty dramatically,” Garcia said Thursday. “It's ultimately gonna shut down my business… I may have to think about early retirement or taking my truck outside of California perhaps.” FEMALE TRUCKERS TAKE THE WHEEL IN RESPONSE TO DRIVER SHORTAGE Under the rules, which impact at least 1 million jobs, workers must be designated as employees. In addition, ride-share drivers, delivery couriers and others will also be classified as employees.