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On Tuesday, the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce announced its support for a proposed Massachusetts law to classify gig workers as independent contractors, such as those who drive for transportation companies like Uber and Lyft. The move came as state Attorney General Maura Healey has brought legal action against the companies, to force them to classify those drivers as employees. The companies and their supporters had attempted to get an initiative on the ballot, to let voters decide if the drivers could be kept as independent contractors, but the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court blocked the attempt, saying it wasn't a proper ballot initiative. Uber is facing increased international scrutiny, as company documents made public have shown the firm tried to gain political leverage and public sympathy when violence was committed against its drivers.

Should ride-hailing companies like Uber and Lyft classify their drivers as employees or independent contractors?
Employees (25%, 33 VOTES)
Independent contractors (75%, 98 VOTES)
Poll Description

On Tuesday, the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce announced its support for a proposed Massachusetts law to classify gig workers as independent contractors, such as those who drive for transportation companies like Uber and Lyft. The move came as state Attorney General Maura Healey has brought legal action against the companies, to force them to classify those drivers as employees. The companies and their supporters had attempted to get an initiative on the ballot, to let voters decide if the drivers could be kept as independent contractors, but the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court blocked the attempt, saying it wasn't a proper ballot initiative. Uber is facing increased international scrutiny, as company documents made public have shown the firm tried to gain political leverage and public sympathy when violence was committed against its drivers.

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  • July 18, 2022
    If you're looking for benefits and security get a Job driving. If you like freedom and control of how much you earn and when you earn, as an independent you can earn 2 to 3 times as much.