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>>onewho+(OP)
There needs to be a corporate framework for this type of gig economy. Some structure that allows companies to pay into general benefits on a as-earned basis, without forcing the definition to be a classic "employee" which no-one (except unions) wants.

Ideally it should be across corporations. I know a ton of people who drive for both Uber and Lyft, depending on who pays better. Thats a critical element - there needs to be a market of companies for people to work for, but they still need solid benefits and protections.

Think of this as a next generation union type structure.

>>InTheA+na
>Some structure that allows companies to pay into general benefits on a as-earned basis, without forcing the definition to be a classic "employee" which no-one (except unions) wants.

I don't know why this doesn't come up more. People get hung up on whether contractor or FTE fits gig workers better, without ever suggesting there's a categorization issue here that could best be solved with a new category.