How much do Uber and Lyft drivers really earn, after expenses? Are they getting a raw deal by being classified as ‘independent contractors’ instead of employees? I explore the debate over these questions with three guests: Louis Hyman (Cornell), Veena Dubal (UC Hastings College of the Law), and Harry Campbell (The Rideshare Guy). (April 9, 2020)
Additional works mentioned in the episode:
- “Platform Driving in Seattle,” by Louis Hyman et al (2020)
- Temp: The Real Story Of What Happened To Your Salary, Benefits, and Job Security, by Louis Hyman (2018)
- Veena Dubal’s page at UC Hastings with links to her publications
- Harry Campbell’s site, The Rideshare Guy
- “A Minimum Compensation Standard for Seattle TNC Drivers,” by James A. Parrott and Michael Reich (2020)