Since it went into effect at the beginning of this year, California Assembly Bill 5 has threatened millions of jobs ranging from truck driving to freelance journalism, and it has killed thousands of them. But at least some of the gig workers affected by this odious legislation, those who earn their livelihoods on ride-sharing and food delivery apps, may yet be able to save their jobs if Californians vote “yes” on Proposition 22.

AB5 was designed to force ride-sharing apps such as Uber and Lyft to categorize their drivers as employees rather than independent contractors. Prop 22 would override AB5 only as it pertains to app-based industries, allowing those companies, DoorDash, and others to continue classifying drivers and deliverers as independent contractors rather than employees. To make Proposition 22 politically feasible, the ballot initiative is also packed with increased protections, such as app-sponsored insurance and payment standards. A number of recent polls have found Californians slightly in favor of rescuing ride-sharing and food delivery apps from being effectively pushed out of their state. If Proposition 22 fails, affordable rides and meals available through a few taps of a phone screen will be history in California.