As we know, Uber has long used the argument that their drivers do not want to be reclassified as employees because they will lose the flexibility they have as freelance contractors. However this Re-Code report shows this argument to be rather disingenuous because, as the report says "Labor laws don"t prohibit flexible working conditions. If drivers were legally employees, they could still drive hours one week and 40 the next." The real heart of the issue is that if Uber drivers are considered employees, Uber would have to pay more in taxes, offer benefits like workers" compensation and cover their expenses such as petrol and other car costs.
As we know, Uber has long used the argument that their drivers do not want to be reclassified as employees because they will lose the flexibility they have as freelance contractors. However this Re-Code report shows this argument to be rather disingenuous because, as the report says "Labor laws don"t prohibit flexible working conditions. If drivers were legally employees, they could still drive one hour one week and 40 the next." The real heart of the issue is that if Uber drivers are considered employees, Uber would have to pay more in taxes, offer benefits like workers" compensation and cover their expenses such as petrol and other car costs.