State lawmakers across the US are weighing new bills backed by gig companies like Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash that aim to give independent contractors access to portable benefits while keeping them classified as nonemployees, Chris Marr reports.
- The proposals would let companies contribute money to workers’ individual benefits accounts without that support being used to argue the workers are actually employees. Supporters say the proposals reflect how modern workers value flexibility and could help expand access to health coverage or paid time off.
- But critics argue the bills weakens labor protections and make it easier for companies to avoid offering ...