A new proposal by the U.S. Department of Labor to turn gig-industry workers into official employees could mean higher prices on rideshare and food delivery apps.
SALT LAKE CITY — A new proposal by the U.S. Department of Labor could mean higher prices on rideshare and food delivery apps.
“I’m literally on a $3 order right now and it’s like six miles,” said Doordash driver Patricia Samaniego. “So we’re basically paying to work.” “They’re not covered by social security, they’re not covered by worker compensation insurance,” said Peter Philips, a senior labor economist professor at the University of Utah.
“The reason for that is they don’t want to take responsibility for your health at work or your risk of unemployment or your retirement,” he said.
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