Improving Labor Standards for Uber and Lyft Drivers in Chicago | Classifying Drivers as Employees Would Deliver Superior Outcomes
Uber and Lyft drivers are currently treated as self-employed “independent contractors.” This work arrangement prevents them from accessing basic labor protections, such as minimum wage, workers’ compensation, and unemployment insurance. The lack of labor standards has led to calls in the State of Illinois to categorize the drivers as traditional employees, either through a new … Read more