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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 com
by 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 agoNo 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 agoI 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.