Uber driver in CA — am I actually an employee under AB5 or still contractor?

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Hypothetical question

Been driving for Uber/Lyft in LA for 2 years. Still getting 1099'd. With AB5 I thought we were supposed to be employees now?

I want actual employee benefits - health insurance, unemployment, workers comp. Can I force them to reclassify me? What are my rights here?

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This is really helpful, thank you. I've been dealing with a similar situation and didn't know where to start. Saved this thread for reference....

Uber driver in CA — am I actually an employee under AB5 or still contractor?

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