Uber, Lyft and DoorDash have taken the first big step in their $90 million campaign to fight legislation that could make it more difficult for the companies to classify their drivers as contract workers
The gig economy companies announced Tuesday a California ballot measure that would exempt them from the state legislation, but offer drivers some benefits. Californians are likely to vote on the measure in the November 2020 election. The expensive political campaign is the latest development in a high-stakes battle that could upend the business model underpinning the on-demand economy.
Gonzalez also noted that the mileage reimbursement is about half of the IRS rate of 58 cents per mile for business miles.Uber's new helicopter service is an expensive, time-consuming adventureThe act also includes a health care stipend once a driver works 15 hours per week. Drivers working 25 hours per week or more will receive a stipend covering roughly half of their medial expenses.
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