"City Council Member Shekar Krishnan told amNewYork he believes the council will take up his bill, Intro. 276, during its last full meeting scheduled for Dec. 18. We are moving forward with all deliberate speed to get this done before the end of the year, the council member said. We're in the final stages of reviewing and finalizing legislation. My expectation is that by the end of this year, we'll have this done."
"The legislation is designed to guard against wrongful firings by placing the burden of proof on the apps in deactivation cases, requiring them to follow the standard for just cause in such instances, mandating 14 days' notice, and instituting an independent appeals process. Proponents of the bill argue the current appeals process is controlled by the apps because it is run by the Independent Drivers Guild, which is funded by Uber."
City Council Member Shekar Krishnan expects Intro. 276 to be voted on Dec. 18 before the council session ends. The bill aims to strengthen protections for Uber and Lyft drivers facing deactivation. It would shift burden of proof to the platforms in deactivation cases and require them to meet a just-cause standard. The bill mandates 14 days' notice and creates an independent appeals process. Supporters contend the current appeals process is controlled by the apps through the Independent Drivers Guild, which is funded by Uber. Drivers rallied Dec. 4 claiming sudden deactivations without explanation or process.
Read at www.amny.com
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