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Truckers Sue California

The Western States Trucking Association sued California in federal court, claiming a state law requiring out-of-state owners to give independent contractors the same labor rights as employees is pre-empted by federal law.

SACRAMENTO — The Western States Trucking Association sued California in federal court, claiming a state law requiring out-of-state owners to give independent contractors the same labor rights as employees is pre-empted by federal law.

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