California wants gig-economy firms like Uber to give workers paid vacation and sick time. But workers in other industries besides tech - from real estate to hair salons - could use the same protections via Breakingviews
A man arrives at the Uber offices in Queens, New York, U.S., February 2, 2017. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
The plan known as AB5 is a good first step in reducing the power imbalance between companies and workers. Currently under consideration by the state senate, it would change the criteria for which businesses determine if a person is an employee. That wouldn’t be the first move in that direction. A French appeals court in January ruled a former driver had been employed by Uber. In the UK, a court decision last December could force Uber to offer minimum wage and paid vacations to drivers.
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