In a landmark move, Uber and Lyft have settled to guarantee Massachusetts drivers a $32.50 minimum hourly wage, addressing gig worker compensation and introducing several vital benefits including paid sick leave, accident insurance, and health care stipends.
A U.S. appeals court has upheld California's Proposition 22, maintaining the status of gig economy drivers as contractors. The ruling has significant implications for Uber, its drivers, and the broader gig economy landscape, potentially influencing similar legislative efforts in other regions.
