By Jonathan Stempel
(Reuters) - A California judge on Thursday refused to give Uber Technologies Inc <UBER.N> and Lyft Inc <LYFT.O> more time to appeal his decision forcing them to classify drivers in that state as employees, which they have said would necessitate restructuring their businesses.
At a hearing in San Francisco Superior Court, Judge Ethan Schulman said he found no reason to extend his Aug. 20 deadline for the ride-hailing companies to appeal the preliminary injunction he issued on Monday before it could take effect.
"I am unconvinced that any extension of the 10-day stay is required," Schulman said. "Both applications are denied."
Uber and Lyft have said they will appeal.
In late afternoon trading, Uber shares were down ...
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