Confusion in Proposition 22 voting

Sometimes, ballot measures can be very confusing. This has especially been proven to me with Proposition 22. I have read so many people's comments online about how they support Prop 22 and how gig economy drivers should remain independent contractors. Everything sounds good until they get to the end and say to vote "No" on Prop 22.

What? Why would this person in support of Prop 22 vote no? The problem is that they have everything backwards. They are confused. They think that by voting "No" on the ballot that they are in favor of things remaining how they are when in actuality a "No" vote supports all gig economy drivers to become hourly employees and lose their independent contractor status. With all that said, I had to write up this short article about what the difference is between voting "Yes" or "No" on Prop 22.

What does it mean if I vote "Yes" on Prop 22?

Voters must understand that Proposition 22 was written up by the gig economy companies. They want a "Yes" vote from the voters. They want their drivers to remain independent contractors, and the feeling is mutual as the vast majority of drivers also want to remain independent contractors.

Voting "Yes" on Prop 22 will give gig drivers an hourly minimum pay that is at least 120 percent of minimum wage while on active duty. Health benefits, mileage reimbursement, paid time off and many other benefits will also be part of the deal. Drivers will continue to work when and where they want just as they always have.

Those that are happy with the way things have been will want to vote "Yes" on 22. Add in the 120 percent guarantee of minimum wage plus the extra benefits and the deal is even better. Voting "Yes" on Prop 22 promises benefits and hourly minimums while maintaining independent contractor status.

What does it mean if I vote "No" on Prop 22?

Voting "No" on Prop 22 would be going against the app companies and siding with the state of California. Voting "No" means that you are in support of gig drivers being classified as employees and being paid an hourly wage. 

If Prop 22 was defeated, which is what would happen if "No" on 22 won, it would change everything for Doordash drivers and all other gig economy drivers in California. All drivers would become employees of the company that they work for and will work on set schedules. Drivers will not be able to choose when and where they work. As an employee, they will also have to accept every call and cannot decline any calls.