U.S. House Votes to Repeal Labor Board Rule on Contract, Franchise Workers

Congress votes to repeal labor law rule for independent contractors

The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives on Friday voted to repeal a federal labor board rule set to take effect in February that would treat companies as the employers of many contract and franchise workers and require them to bargain with those workers’ unions.

Gig Companies Oppose U.S. Push for Worker Employee Status, Suggest Compromise

Uber, Lyft agree to wage boost

Under growing threat by a new U.S. administration insistent on reclassifying ride-hail and food delivery workers as employees with full benefits, gig economy companies including Uber, Lyft, Doordash and Instacart are pushing to keep drivers’ independent contractor status, albeit with additional benefits. The companies, whose business model relies on low-cost flexible labor, argue that surveys… Continue reading Gig Companies Oppose U.S. Push for Worker Employee Status, Suggest Compromise

Gig-Economy Companies Get Worker Flexibility from Trump Administration

Uber, Lyft agree to wage boost

The Trump administration made it easier for businesses to classify workers as independent contractors, a victory for gig-economy companies such as food-delivery and ride-sharing services and a counter to a California law that did the opposite. The Labor Department in a final rule released on Wednesday would make it more difficult for a gig worker,… Continue reading Gig-Economy Companies Get Worker Flexibility from Trump Administration

Gig Workers Face the Spread of the New Coronavirus with No Safety Net

Uber, Lyft agree to wage boost

Some workers here who provide on-demand rides and delivery services, but are independent contractors without many protections, are bracing for the spread of the novel coronavirus. Drivers have been scrubbing down their cars “inch by inch” between rides at local airport parking lots, according to Edan Alva, who drives full-time for Lyft in the Bay… Continue reading Gig Workers Face the Spread of the New Coronavirus with No Safety Net