Adams

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA OAKLAND DIVISION

JAMAL ADAMS, et al. Case No: 19-3042 SBA

Petitioners, ORDER DENYING POSTMATES’

MOTION TO STAY PENDING

vs. APPEAL

POSTMATES, INC., Dkt. 261

Respondent.

This matter is presently before the Court on Respondent Postmates, Inc.’s (“Postmates”) Motion to Stay Order Granting in Part and Denying in Part Cross-Motions Pending Appeal (“Motion to Stay”). Dkt. 261. Having read and considered the papers filed in connection with this matter and being fully informed, the Court hereby DENIES the Motion to Stay for the reasons set forth below.1 I. BACKGROUND Petitioners are 5,257 individuals who work as “couriers” (i.e., delivery drivers) for Postmates, an entity that operates a food delivery platform and mobile app. To work for Postmates, all couriers must sign Postmates’ Fleet Agreement, which classifies them as 26 27 1 The Court, in its discretion, finds this…