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Lyft stated it could shut down operations in California if pressured to categorise drivers as workers, the corporate’s executives stated in an earnings name with buyers on Wednesday. Lyft joins Uber in threatening to tug out of one among its most vital US markets over the query of drivers’ employment standing.
At concern is the classification of ride-hailing drivers as impartial contractors, which Uber and Lyft say most drivers favor due to the pliability and talent to set their very own hours. However labor unions and elected officers contend this deprives them of conventional advantages like medical health insurance and staff’ compensation. Earlier this week, Uber and Lyft had been ordered by a California superior courtroom decide to categorise their…
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