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fromJezebel
4 days ago

Uber's 'Women Drivers' Option Is Just the Start of the Sexual Assault Reckoning It Needs

Uber settled an $8.5 million lawsuit for a 2023 sexual assault, establishing legal precedent that the company is liable for driver actions despite classifying drivers as independent contractors.
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fromFast Company
6 months ago

Are we finally at a tipping point for the future of work?

Current binary employment model and opaque legal standards prevent workers from accessing benefits and hinder innovation and flexible work arrangements.
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