Uber, Doordash plunge after Labor Department proposes change to gig worker classification

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Description: The Biden Labor Department released a proposal Tuesday that could pave the way for regulators and courts to reclassify gig workers as employees rather than independent contractors.

Source: CNBC.com

Date: Oct 11, 2022

Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/10/11/uber-doordash-plunge-as-labor-dept-proposes-gig-worker-change.html

Questions for discussion:

  • What are the business implications for this change in status?
  • Overall, do you think this is a good thing for these businesses and their employees?
  • Are there better alternatives?
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