Ross Eisenbrey and Lawrence Mishel in " Uber business model does not justify a new "independent worker' category" argue all but one of the following. Which one? O t is clearly possible for Uber work hours to be measurable for the establishment of a minimum wage. In fact, since mid-2014, Uber has had a "guaranteed pay" system that functions like a minimum wage and that demonstrates the company's ability to apply the FLSA in its work relationship with drivers. Both Lyft and Uber track their drivers' work hours and readily identify drivers' hours in many public statements. O f an Uber or Lyft driver turns off her app, her personal time is nonetheless compensable under the independent worker proposal of Harris and Krueger. It would not be under current law. O Uber drivers cannot keep their app on and monitoring potential riders and refuse to accept rides without incurring serious consequences, including being deactivated (i.e., fired) for having too low an "acceptance rate."

Ross Eisenbrey and Lawrence Mishel in " Uber business model does not justify a new "independent worker' category" argue all but one of the following. Which one? O t is clearly possible for Uber work hours to be measurable for the establishment of a minimum wage. In fact, since mid-2014, Uber has had a "guaranteed pay" system that functions like a minimum wage and that demonstrates the company's ability to apply the FLSA in its work relationship with drivers. Both Lyft and Uber track their drivers' work hours and readily identify drivers' hours in many public statements. O f an Uber or Lyft driver turns off her app, her personal time is nonetheless compensable under the independent worker proposal of Harris and Krueger. It would not be under current law. O Uber drivers cannot keep their app on and monitoring potential riders and refuse to accept rides without incurring serious consequences, including being deactivated (i.e., fired) for having too low an "acceptance rate."

Macroeconomics: Principles and Policy (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781305280601

Author:William J. Baumol, Alan S. Blinder

Publisher:William J. Baumol, Alan S. Blinder

Chapter4: Supply And Demand: An Initial Look

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