Airbnb Pledges Host Crackdown In San FranciscoApril 2, 2016(AP) — Airbnb says it is stepping up efforts against hosts who violate San Francisco's laws on short-term rentals.
State GovernmentIndependent Contractors Could Unionize Under California BillMarch 9, 2016(AP) — A state lawmaker wants to make California the first state to allow Uber drivers and other independent contractors to unionize.
Start-Up Brings The Sharing Economy To FoodNovember 30, 2015 | Lesley McClurgA new Bay Area startup is like AirBnb, but for food. You can order homemade dishes online and then pick them up from a neighborhood cook. The company has its eyes on Sacramento as a possible future location. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentUber Ruling Brings Labor Laws Into QuestionJune 22, 2015 | Katie OrrThe online sharing economy is supposed to make things simple for consumers. But it’s creating some complicated questions about labor laws. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentState May Impose Limits On AirbnbApril 21, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia lawmakers are considering imposing limits on short-term online rental services like Airbnb. A Senate committee took up the issue today. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
