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Re:Uber and Lyft ordered by California judge to classify dri... by chrisseaton on Monday August 10, 2020 @07:04PM (#24115183)
Every software contract I've ever seen offers $x a day, or hour, or whatever.

They don't just let you go in demanding whatever you want. There's a limit to what they want to pay. Just like Uber.

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Re:Uber and Lyft ordered by California judge to classify dri... by JMTQp8lwXL on Wednesday August 12, 2020 @12:34AM (#24128620)
When it comes to standard W2 employment, an employer can also list $X/hr or an annual salary.

You can absolutely go in and demand whatever you want. If you ask for 3x, you probably won't get the job. But 5% or 10% over x? It's possible. I don't see how contracting is 'locked in'. You are certainly free to negotiate, unlike on Uber or Lyft's platform.

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