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Re:California appeals court rules Uber, Lyft must reclassify... by gnopgnip on Friday October 23, 2020 @02:55AM (#24866693)
"Making minimum wage" in CA means minimum wage( for the whole time you are working, not just when you have a passenger) the employer paying a share of the taxes including unemployment, 3 days of sick leave a year if you work full time, being eligible for healthcare if you work full time(that you still have to pay for), and your employer reimbursing employer related expenses like mileage.
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Re:California appeals court rules Uber, Lyft must reclassify... by xyzzyz on Friday October 23, 2020 @03:15AM (#24866801)
Sure, but then again, the Uber drivers know what their getting into. You might argue that they are underpaid, but it’s hard to argue that they are getting scammed or cheated: the arrangement is clear upfront, and the earnings follow not too long after.
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Re:California appeals court rules Uber, Lyft must reclassify... by twanvl on Friday October 23, 2020 @10:36AM (#24869929)
But laws about minimum wage and employee rights are not optional. A company can't decide to offer a job below minimum wage and argue that the arrangement is clear upfront, and therefore ok.
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Re:California appeals court rules Uber, Lyft must reclassify... by La1n on Friday October 23, 2020 @01:18PM (#24871717)
Even if they know what they are getting into its minimum wage, not suggested minimal wage.
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