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Employees, Independent Contractors, the Gig Economy and the Gig Worker

Chapter 12 reviews compensation for the flexible workforce.

The chapter discusses temporary employees, leased employees, independent contractors, etc.

A continuing issue in the work world is the issue of – how to be sure employees are properly classified as employees or independent contractors.

The text provides an overview of considerations involved when workers are mis-classified.

A relatively new term in the business lexicon is – Gig economy/Gig worker

The objective for this discussion:

Understand the meanings of “gig worker” and “gig economy.”

Understand the issues and penalties occurring when workers as mis-classified (as employees or contractors).

Understand the key tests used to determine the status of workers as employees or contractors.

The assignment for this discussion:

In your own words define and explain the meaning of the Gig Economy.

In your own words define and explain what/who Gig workers are.

Review the chart on page 286 in the text explaining the three primary tests to determine whether a worker is an employee or a contractor.

Research and examine the work rules and compensation for workers currently driving for Uber or Lyft.

For each of the three tests listed on page 286 – explain whether each rule would classify the Uber and Lyft drivers as employees or contractors. Explain

Also – after reviewing the three tests and how each is applied to Uber and Lyft workers explain why you believe these workers are employees or contractors. Explain your answer

Finally – Research the recently enacted California law defining how that state will determine the status of workers as employees or contractors. How does this state court ruling impact your thoughts about your own conclusion regarding the status of Uber and Lyft drivers? Explain

Research and list at least three outside sources.

Be sure to write in a formal and professional manner. Write in paragraph form.