On Tuesday, Seattle’s city council passed legisation that would protect gig workers from being suddenly kicked off apps like Instacart or DoorDash. It’s the first gig worker protection measure of its kind in the entire country.
  • Neuromancer@lemm.ee
    25·
    1 year ago

    I have never done a gig job but I don’t think they really have a contract. That’s the whole problem is it’s smoke and mirrors.

    I’m open to gig jobs but I think they need more regulation to make sure the workers are not abused.

    Also suing is easier said than done. They have Billions. Uber would fight it in court since you couldn’t afford to take it there

    • Arakwar@kbin.social
      36·
      1 year ago

      Gig jobs with regulations are just normal job. Why do people support adding complexity to an already complex system?

      • Neuromancer@lemm.ee
        7·
        1 year ago

        Not really. It’s a work for hire and not a W2 job. They’re paid 1099. We already have regulations around 1099 workers and we need more