The Reminger Report: Emerging Technologies
The Reminger Report: Emerging Technologies
Reminger Co., LPA
Washington State Expands Paid Family and Medical Leave to App-Based Drivers
5 minutes Posted Jul 21, 2023 at 11:00 am.
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Gig economy workers are generally classified as independent contractors. However, this classification has been continuously challenged by the gig economy workers, and at times, by the App based companies through whom they find work. This has resulted in some state legislatures passing bills that require app-based companies to offer benefits, that are often reserved for employees of the app-based rideshare and delivery companies, to their independent contractors. The first such Bill was...