In January 2021 the U.S. Labor Department ruled that gig workers, such as Uber and Doordash drivers, would not be covered by federal minimum-wage and overtime laws. The ruling means that gig workers could be responsible for paying their employer a portion of social security taxes and would not be eligible to receive health insurance or retirement benefits. U.S. states aren’t required to follow the federal rule and can pass their own laws regulating these workers. Proponents say “flexible work” is overwhelmingly preferred by those who choose to earn on gig-economy platforms…
Read more72% 是的 |
28% 不 |
67% 是的 |
22% 不 |
5% Yes, if they work at least forty hours per week |
5% No, they should be classified as independent contractors |
2% No, and the government should never intervene in a contract between a private company and worker |
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