Yes I get that, but Uber and Lyft would be laying off support staff based on the California rule anyway. The “crisis” is an excuse (at least in Cali where the examples are cited).
Here is an update to Uber and Lyft compliance. They have been ignoring the gig law that went into effect Jan 1. California sued them on May 5. Uber stock popped 6.5% premarket. Looks like they got a pop from the layoffs.