On the recordOctober 15, 2019
The tenuous existence of Uber and Lyft is literally fueled by millions of independent contractors who see their take home pay reduced drastically--below minimum wage in some States.
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congress.govEleanor Holmes Norton: “The tenuous existence of Uber and Lyft is literally fueled by millions of independent contractors who see their take…”
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Norton discusses the negative impact of gig economy on driver wages.
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