Yesterday Uber released survey results which support its claims that its drivers are happy with their contractor status (rather than employee) as most of them work part-time and apparently 97% are “satisfied with the experience of driving for Uber”. However, the survey has been criticised for excluding key data points like driver earnings and how many drivers work full-time. The reason for the survey was to show that despite facing lawsuits in several US states alleging that its drivers should be re-classified as employees, the drivers are mostly happy with their contractor status as it serves as a flexible option for them to earn supplemental income on their own terms.
Yesterday Uber released survey results which support its claims that its drivers are happy with their contractor status (rather than employee) as most of them work part-time and apparently 81% are “satisfied with the experience of driving for Uber”. However, the survey has been criticised for excluding key data points like driver earnings and how many drivers work full-time. The reason for the survey was to show that despite facing lawsuits in several US states alleging that its drivers should be re-classified as employees, the drivers are mostly happy with their contractor status as it serves as a flexible option for them to earn supplemental income on their own terms.