The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court heard oral arguments regarding a proposed ballot measure that seeks to redefine the employment relationship between rideshare and delivery drivers and companies like Uber and Lyft.
The court's justices expressed concerns over certain aspects of the proposal but seemed unlikely to fully support the argument that it violates the state's constitution.
The proposed ballot measure aims to determine whether rideshare and delivery drivers should be classified as independent contractors or employees.
The outcome of this case is significant for Uber and Lyft, as it could potentially lead to a substantial overhaul of their business model if they are found to have misclassified their drivers as contractors.