Last week Uber announced that it would be granting UK drivers worker status. This status comes with benefits such as a minimum wage, vacation time, and a pension (if eligible). This change is the first time in its history Uber has yielded like this when it comes to worker rights.
Toward An Automatization Of Drivers? Uber CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi, Speak With Kara Swisher
In a podcast with Kara Swisher, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi talked about California’s Proposition 22, the Autonomous Vehicle Business, and more.
For Grubhub Drivers 2021 Could Mean Smaller Tips Income
Grubhub changes it’s tipping policy. Gig delivery workers claim that the Proposition’s benefits are not high enough to compensate for encouraging no tipping. Grubhub drivers are disappointed with the new tip policy. Grubhubers also mentioned they make a 30% to 50% less daily because of the new tipping rule.
Lyft, Uber Drivers Filed Lawsuit Against Proposition 22
Lyft and Uber helped the passing of Prop 22. According to that legislation, the tech companies will continue to classify drivers as independent contractors. Hence, drivers settled the issue by filing a lawsuit. The labor unions supported their decision.
Uber, Gig Companies Under Pressure Over Employment Status In EU
Uber & other gig economy companies working on arrangements that maintain contractor status for workers in Europe.
How Much Did On-Demand Service Companies Spend In The 2020 Election?
Proposition 22 was the brainchild of on-demand rideshare and food delivery companies after Uber and Lyft were sued in California for wrongly classifying their drivers. It has remained to many attached to the gig economy as the only workable solution. […]
California Passes Prop 22, What Does This Mean For Gig Workers?
With Proposition 22 winning the votes by a landslide in California, Uber and Lyft has added a set of new benefits for rideshare drivers while maintaining the classification of contractor
