I agree with the opinions of our legislators that Uber should be regulated with a uniform set of state wide rules. What those legislators have failed to address is that there are already tried and true labor laws and insurance regulations in place that Uber is not complying with. Uber is breaking the law and should not be allowed to operate until they change their business model.
Uber drivers have no say in the price they can charge, they are not allowed to accept tips and they have restrictions on where they can pick up riders. Many drivers have been terminated for not following these and other restrictive rules. This direction and control exercised by Uber is a basic tenet of labor law requiring the drivers to be classified as employees and not independent contractors.
Why do numerous state labor department’s look the other way and refuse to enforce existing laws? And why are numerous state insurance departments allowing Uber drivers to use their personal auto policies in a commercial enterprise?
Cuomo needs to have some new things to tax.
I agree with the opinions of our legislators that Uber should be regulated with a uniform set of state wide rules. What those legislators have failed to address is that there are already tried and true labor laws and insurance regulations in place that Uber is not complying with. Uber is breaking the law and should not be allowed to operate until they change their business model.
Uber drivers have no say in the price they can charge, they are not allowed to accept tips and they have restrictions on where they can pick up riders. Many drivers have been terminated for not following these and other restrictive rules. This direction and control exercised by Uber is a basic tenet of labor law requiring the drivers to be classified as employees and not independent contractors.
Why do numerous state labor department’s look the other way and refuse to enforce existing laws? And why are numerous state insurance departments allowing Uber drivers to use their personal auto policies in a commercial enterprise?