Stories Tagged as
Independent contractor
Latest labor board ruling broadens who's considered an employee — for now
by
Henry Epp
Jun 15, 2023
The standard for defining who's an employee and who's an independent contractor has gone back and forth in the courts for years.
The freelance economy has grown since the start of the pandemic
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Daisy Palacios
Dec 8, 2021
Upwork's latest study found that amid the Great Resignation, more professionals are considering freelance work in the future.
U.K. top court gives Uber drivers benefits in landmark ruling
Feb 19, 2021
Uber drivers in Britain should be classed as “workers” and not self-employed, the U.K. Supreme Court ruled Friday.
What's in a name? Company titles for gig workers reveal business models.
by
Sam Harnett
Jan 20, 2021
"Dasher," "tasker," "driver-partner." How companies pick worker nicknames that reflect the argument that workers are contractors, not employees.
New rule lets companies treat some employees as gig workers
Jan 7, 2021
Usually there are lots of benefits and protections that come with being an employee instead of a gig worker, like being paid the minimum wage.
Must workers choose between benefits and flexibility?
Aug 11, 2020
The debate over gig worker classification has called labor law into question.
Uber gives California drivers more control over which rides they accept
Dec 16, 2019
As Uber prepares to prove its California drivers are independent contractors, it says it's giving them more independence.
For public good, not for profit.
California gig worker law to be decided this week
Sep 9, 2019
A bill that could force companies to reclassify workers as employees looks poised to win approval this week.
Could the gig be up for Uber and Lyft?
Aug 9, 2019
A law under consideration in California would require the companies to classify their drivers as employees.
Truckers: contractors or employees?
by
Andy Uhler
Jun 3, 2016
Truck drivers are fighting to be classified as full-time employees.