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That's the painful thing about the gig economy. They aren't employees, and Uber isn't their employer. They are independent contractors, that is a separate busi
by ncallaway 9y ago
That's the painful thing about the gig economy. They aren't employees, and Uber isn't their employer.
They are independent contractors, that is a separate business entity. Which means, you're right that Uber is under no obligation to give accommodations to their drivers, since they are not an employer.
It's...not a situation I'm a fan of, but it's the current legal status quo.
- pkaye 9y agoAssuming they are independent contractors, what is Uber's responsibility for discriminatory behavior by its contractors? Would those sames responsibility apply to home owners who hire independent contractors?
- emidln 9y agoThe 5th Circuit disagrees with this assessment and has allowed independent contractors to sue for ADA violations (http://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub/15/15-50314-CV0.pdf http://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub/15/15-50314-CV0.pdf).