The article states "The case emerged after California implemented a law, known as AB5, aimed at reclassifying ride-hail, food delivery and other app-based worke

The article states "The case emerged after California implemented a law, known as AB5, aimed at reclassifying ride-hail, food delivery and other app-based workers as employees entitled to benefits such as unemployment insurance and minimum wage." What's relevant for HN is that this is not the full list: if you are a freelancer, or if you are a company that hired California freelancers, you are out of business in California.