The Biden administration on Wednesday blocked a Trump-era rule that would have made it easier to classify gig workers who work for companies like Uber and Lyft as independent contractors instead of employees, signaling a potential policy shift toward greater worker protections. Shares of companies that employ gig labor such as Uber, Lyft and DoorDash… Continue reading Biden Administration Blocks Trump-Era Rule Affecting Gig Workers
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Uber, Lyft Have a California Playbook to Fight Poposed U.S. Rules on Workers
Uber, Lyft and other gig-economy companies face a new challenge from the Biden administration to their use of contract workers, but as they gear up for a fight in Washington they could turn to a lobbying playbook that helped them score a decisive win against California regulators last year. U.S. President Joe Biden campaigned on… Continue reading Uber, Lyft Have a California Playbook to Fight Poposed U.S. Rules on Workers