Comment by keenmaster

In my opinion, AB5 went too far. I do not believe we should interfere with the market when it's working. It's like burning a pile of cash. Whatever you think about gig economy companies, they have created flexible work that has served as a lifeline and supplemental income for tens of thousands of people across America. It feels like a step backwards to mandate that these people have bosses and strict schedules (that's the second order effect of AB5). That's to say nothing of the immense consumer surplus generated by a workforce that fluctuates with demand. It is much better to increase our social safety net with Medicare for All than to mandate that companies like Uber provide health insurance.