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Why The Latest Battle Between California And Gig Companies Is A Big Deal
FromThe Bay
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Length:
19 minutes
Released:
Sep 2, 2020
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Podcast episode
Description
For the last eight years, Uber and Lyft have successfully beaten state and local attempts to change its core labor model: treating drivers as independent contractors instead of employees with benefits.
Then the pandemic hit. And now, California’s public officials — including state attorney general Xavier Becerra — might actually have the political will to force gig companies to change how they treat their employees.
Guest: Sam Harnett, tech and work reporter for KQED
Then the pandemic hit. And now, California’s public officials — including state attorney general Xavier Becerra — might actually have the political will to force gig companies to change how they treat their employees.
Guest: Sam Harnett, tech and work reporter for KQED
Released:
Sep 2, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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