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by IntelMiner 564 days ago
If gig workers have jobs, why does Uber try so hard to classify them as "independent contractors" rather than employees?
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skirge 561 days ago
because they choose when, where and at what price they will provide their service, unlike employees
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tedunangst 564 days ago
The American dream, everyone working for themself.
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rchaud 563 days ago
the freedom to report to as many bosses as your sanity will allow.
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