The "stupid system" is set up this way for a reason: to prevent employers from majorly fucking over their employees (and avoid taxes) in order to maximize profi

The "stupid system" is set up this way for a reason: to prevent employers from majorly fucking over their employees (and avoid taxes) in order to maximize profits. The reason a lot of Uber drivers don't mind being contractors is because they already have full-time jobs that provide health insurance. But ask drivers who drive during regular business hours (they will be more likely to not have any other job) and they will probably tell you that they would rather be employees.