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Uber can't have it both ways. They can't treat drivers like contractors when it's convenient, but then flip to treating them like employees when they want more
by AlexandrB 2y ago
Uber can't have it both ways. They can't treat drivers like contractors when it's convenient, but then flip to treating them like employees when they want more control.
If Uber drivers are contractors, fine. But then Uber should not be able to micromanage every aspect of the contractor's work.
- s1artibartfast 2y agoUber clearly wants contractors. The issue is that states generally detest contracting and wants workers to be paid hourly, not per contract.
- lesuorac 2y agoYou can have a lot of control over contractors. You can offer them $X (i.e. set/negotiate pay). You can tell them what hours they can have access to your building (i.e. set hours). You can restrict their tools. (i.e. no flame torch, only ProPress). You can set expectations. (i.e. transfer the passenger from pointA to pointB). Afaik, you can't restrict their employment so no you can't drive for Lyft. While you can with employee. What restrictions does Uber do that they couldn't do over a different contractor? It might not be good for the US to transform into a Gig Economy but that's an entirely different discussion.