We know that Uber and Lyft are very much taking advantage of the drivers here.
But there is a big question that I have yet to see answered by any of these laws, but it is possible that all of the articles I have read just conveniently gloss over this part.
My understanding is that to start driving for both of these companies it is a fairly low bar. There isn't any interviewing and basically anyone could do it if you have car (basically, I mean I am sure there are other checks but yeah).
You also don't work set hours, you work when you choose. You may choose to work when there is a lot of demand, but that is still up to you.
So how do these laws cover if there are too many drivers out at a certain time if there isn't demand for them? Is this only paying them for driving people?
Not trying to defend how they pay people, but it always seemed a bit more difficult than just pay them a certain wage or benefits.
Technically indirectly by supporting the companies, sure. But there is a disconnect between the drivers and users. What you may think they are being paid and actually paid.
But there is a big question that I have yet to see answered by any of these laws, but it is possible that all of the articles I have read just conveniently gloss over this part.
My understanding is that to start driving for both of these companies it is a fairly low bar. There isn't any interviewing and basically anyone could do it if you have car (basically, I mean I am sure there are other checks but yeah).
You also don't work set hours, you work when you choose. You may choose to work when there is a lot of demand, but that is still up to you.
So how do these laws cover if there are too many drivers out at a certain time if there isn't demand for them? Is this only paying them for driving people?
Not trying to defend how they pay people, but it always seemed a bit more difficult than just pay them a certain wage or benefits.