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Re:Uber CEO says its service will probably shut down tempora... by tlogan on Wednesday August 12, 2020 @07:39PM (#24138385)
The goal of AB5 is to help drivers - so they can get health insurance, etc.

All these changes Uber is doing just so that drivers are not employees.

The question here is: what is the problem with making drivers employees? How much money that will be?

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Re:Uber CEO says its service will probably shut down tempora... by freeone3000 on Wednesday August 12, 2020 @08:46PM (#24138847)
Average monthly pay for an Uber driver is $400. Not all of them will qualify for health insurance, as you have to work 30 hours a week.

Median health insurance cost is $600.

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Re:Uber CEO says its service will probably shut down tempora... by brianwawok on Wednesday August 12, 2020 @11:27PM (#24139683)
Median health insurance for someone making $400 a month under the ACA is not $600.
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Re:Uber CEO says its service will probably shut down tempora... by freeone3000 on Thursday August 13, 2020 @02:11AM (#24140440)
Corporate plans don't qualify for the ACA, only individuals. That is the actual median rate, from Anthem, for a corporate plan. Uber might get a better rate.
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