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NJ Bike & Walk Coalition director: E-bike insurance bill ‘will undermine our current efforts to reduce road crashes’

By A. I. Benavidez | May 13, 2024

Debra Kagan, Executive Director of the New Jersey Bike & Walk Coalition (NJBWC), recently expressed concerns over a proposed bill requiring insurance for e-bikes. In a February 15 post to the NJBWC website, she said the legislation could discourage e-bike usage and “undermine our current efforts to reduce road crashes by pushing more people to continue driving cars.”

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Uber’s head of driver communications: California’s rideshare insurance requirements ‘are many times that of any other car on the road’

By J. N. Schierl | May 9, 2024

In a May 7 statement Uber’s Global Head of Driver Communications Alix Anfang told Flexible Work News that California’s liability insurance requirements for ridesharing companies are significantly higher than those for personal vehicles.

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New Jersey nonprofit: ‘tell your legislators to keep e-bikes affordable’ by voting against e-bike insurance bill

By A. A. Sanchez | May 8, 2024

The Regional Plan Association (RPA), a nonprofit organization, has urged New Jersey residents to implore their legislators to vote against a proposed bill that necessitates the registration and insurance of e-bikes. In the April 19 post, the RPA warns that the implementation of this bill could result in additional costs for e-bike riders.

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NELP announces support for expanded overtime protections

By Flexible Work News | Apr 29, 2024

The National Employment Law Project (NELP) has commended the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) for its final rule designed to strengthen and expand overtime protections for workers across the country. The DOL's prompt adjustment of the current threshold to account for inflation since its last update in 2019 was particularly praised by NELP.

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Airbnb announces support for renter-friendly policies

By Flexible Work News | Apr 12, 2024

Airbnb has publicly declared its support for communities adopting short-term rental policies that favor renters. As part of this initiative, the company has pledged a donation of $100,000 to the Flagstone Initiative, an organization that aids renters in maintaining their homes.

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NELP announces Supreme Court decision upholding workers' rights

By Flexible Work News | Apr 12, 2024

The National Employment Law Project (NELP) has publicized the U.S. Supreme Court's unanimous decision in Bissonnette v. LePage Bakeries, which affirms delivery workers' rights to seek unpaid wages in court rather than through private arbitration. NELP had submitted an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to scrutinize the corporate habit of enforcing forced arbitration clauses and protect workers' rights.

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Indian Supreme Court upholds Delhi's ban on bike taxis, dealing a blow to Uber's operations

By Flexible Work News Report | Jun 23, 2023

In a setback for Uber, India's top court has supported the ban imposed by the Delhi city government on bike taxis, thereby preventing the U.S. ride-hailing giant from continuing its services in the capital. The ban, which was initially issued in February, prohibited digital companies from offering personal bike taxis that provided commercial, ride-hailing services through their apps, as it violated city regulations. Despite Uber's legal challenge in the Delhi High Court, the Supreme Court ultimately overturned the previous ruling, reinforcing the ban and leaving the future of Uber's bike taxi operations uncertain.

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NYC raises minimum wage for app-based delivery drivers, receiving mixed reactions

By Flexible Work News Report | Jun 20, 2023

New York City has raised its minimum wage for app-based delivery drivers, which has garnered mixed reactions from stakeholders.

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Uber partners with Ford to offer flexible EV leases to California drivers

By Flexible Work News Report | Jun 7, 2023

In an effort to support its drivers in transitioning to electric vehicles, Uber joined forces with Ford in a groundbreaking partnership. Through a pilot program available in select California cities, Ford will provide flexible EV leases to Uber drivers who wish to embrace environmentally-friendly transportation.

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California gig drivers uncover millions in unpaid reimbursements

By Flexible Work News Report | Jun 6, 2023

In a surprising turn of events, gig drivers in California discovered they were shortchanged on their vehicle expense reimbursements over 18 months. Uber driver Pablo Gomez and fellow driver and advocate Sergio Avedian stumbled upon the discrepancy, realizing that the adjusted rate mandated by Proposition 22, which was meant to keep pace with inflation, had never been implemented. This oversight has potentially deprived gig workers of hundreds of millions of dollars collectively. After bringing attention to the issue, the state treasurer's office finally published the adjusted rate, prompting companies like Uber and DoorDash to swiftly issue back pay to drivers. The incident highlights the complexities of gig worker laws and the challenges faced by drivers in securing fair compensation.

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Windhorst criticizing ride-hail law: 'We may be able to drive them out of business'

By Flexible Work News Report | Jun 1, 2023

Legislators in Illinois are working on a bill that would put ridesharing companies in the same category as other common carriers, such as taxi cabs, by eliminating an exemption currently in place for these businesses.

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How algorithmic wage discrimination works

By Flexible Work News Report | May 30, 2023

How algorithmic wage discrimination works.

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Uber Faces Uphill Battle as Minnesota Legislation Threatens Operations

By Flexible Work News Report | May 30, 2023

Uber warns customers and drivers that it may leave Minnesota over proposed legislation

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Minnesota Senate passes bill setting minimum pay rates and protections for Uber and Lyft drivers

By Flexible Work News Report | May 28, 2023

The Minnesota Legislature has approved a minimum wage for Uber and Lyft drivers, according to the Minnesota Reformer.

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Lawsuit alleges DoorDash overcharged iPhone users and is seeking $1 billion in damages

By Flexible Work News Report | May 27, 2023

DoorDash is facing a lawsuit accusing it of charging iPhone users more for delivery than users of other devices.

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Study: Rideshare drivers are 'significant part of the Chicago economy'

By Laurie A. Luebbert | May 10, 2023

Chicago rideshare drivers typically earn more than $1,000 per week, with one out of four making close to $30 per hour, a Public Passenger Vehicle (PPV) Study shows.

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Drivers Union's Kuel on Washington bill expanding ride-hail drivers' rights: 'A landmark in the fight for worker rights nationwide'

By Flexible Work News Report | Apr 29, 2023

With the passage of House Bill (HB) 1570, Washington has taken a significant step forward in recognizing the rights of ride-hail drivers.

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'It’s a pilot program to expand and better define the city’s offerings for alternate work schedules': Honolulu offering flexible schedule options to hire thousands of city workers

By Flexible Work News Report | Apr 25, 2023

The city of Honolulu is launching a pilot program offering telework and flexible schedules in order to attract workers to fill thousands of open job positions.

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‘If they were considered employees, this would likely be illegal,’ says Dubal of California’s Proposition 22

By Flexible Work News Report | Apr 17, 2023

A controversial law that allows ride-hail companies such as Uber, Lyft and DoorDash to classify their drivers as independent contractors, rather than employees, was upheld by a state appeals court last month.

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Appeals court revives Uber/Postmates fight against California AB5 for app-based drivers

By Flexible Work News Report | Mar 31, 2023

A lawsuit brought against the controversial labor law AB5 by Uber, Postmates and two of their gig drivers has partially succeeded on appeal.

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