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Good luck with that. One of the key benefits of the gig economy is you're not employees and easily replaceable.

by ProAm 8y ago

duiker101 8y ago
The strength is in the numbers, if everyone stopped working it will spell trouble for Uber(good luck finding all new drivers right away) and bring media attention to the driver's situation.
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inetknght 8y ago
That is not a benefit.
CaptainZapp 8y ago
One of the key benefits of the gig economy is you're not employees That's according to the gig economy and that's what the gig economy frantically tries to communicate as the gospel truth. Legally, and depending on the jurisdiction, this may not be the case. EDIT :That's the first time I comment on a downvote: But would whoever obviously doesn't like my opinion point out what's factually wrong with my statement?
- pjc50 8y ago
  No idea. It's now true in the UK, for example: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/dec/19/uber-loses-appeal-over-driver-employment-rights https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/dec/19/uber-lose...
  - CaptainZapp 8y ago
    I would also be wondering about Switzerland, which has some of the most liberal employment laws in Europe. Even though, an employer can't really do as she pleases. Some of the statutes are changeable, some are not. And some are only changeable to the advantage of the employee. For example: Minimum annual vacation is 4 weeks, which can be changed to 5 weeks, but not shortened to less than 4 weeks. An American company (with a local subsidiary) arguing that you're not an employee, even though it controls all aspects of your work, and any dispute should be arbitrated in Dellaware would be laughed straight of court.
greenyoda 8y ago
They're not so easily replaceable. To drive for Uber, you need to own a vehicle that meets Uber's standards, have the proper driver's license and insurance, and pass a background check. It's much harder to find a person with those qualifications than it is to find someone who can work in in the fast food or retail industries.

Good luck with that. One of the key benefits of the gig economy is you're not employees and easily replaceable.

by ProAm 8y ago

Good luck with that. One of the key benefits of the gig economy is you're not employees and easily replaceable.

The strength is in the numbers, if everyone stopped working it will spell trouble for Uber(good luck finding all new drivers right away) and bring media attention to the driver's situation.

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inetknght 8y ago

That is not a benefit.

CaptainZapp 8y ago

One of the key benefits of the gig economy is you're not employees That's according to the gig economy and that's what the gig economy frantically tries to communicate as the gospel truth. Legally, and depending on the jurisdiction, this may not be the case. EDIT :That's the first time I comment on a downvote: But would whoever obviously doesn't like my opinion point out what's factually wrong with my statement?

pjc50 8y ago
No idea. It's now true in the UK, for example: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/dec/19/uber-loses-appeal-over-driver-employment-rights https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/dec/19/uber-lose...
- CaptainZapp 8y ago
  I would also be wondering about Switzerland, which has some of the most liberal employment laws in Europe. Even though, an employer can't really do as she pleases. Some of the statutes are changeable, some are not. And some are only changeable to the advantage of the employee. For example: Minimum annual vacation is 4 weeks, which can be changed to 5 weeks, but not shortened to less than 4 weeks. An American company (with a local subsidiary) arguing that you're not an employee, even though it controls all aspects of your work, and any dispute should be arbitrated in Dellaware would be laughed straight of court.

greenyoda 8y ago

They're not so easily replaceable. To drive for Uber, you need to own a vehicle that meets Uber's standards, have the proper driver's license and insurance, and pass a background check. It's much harder to find a person with those qualifications than it is to find someone who can work in in the fast food or retail industries.