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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+(OP)
Yes. And / or a law : ).

>>InTheA+(OP)
>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.

>>InTheA+(OP)
From my understanding, this structure already exists in some form, where a hiring hall is used. Essentially, workers are employees of the the union, and are contracted out to companies as needed. The union typically handles qualifications, and benefits.

>>InTheA+(OP)
You just invented the "temp agency" and the "contracting company".

Why do you believe no taxi drivers want to be employees? Why is it different from pizza deliverers or restaurant servers as regards wanting to be an independent contractor?