"I think their money would be better spent instead fighting for a new classification of labor."
But there's no need for it. These companies not wanting to pay people what the law requires is not a need.
"But I feel they are also not a regular employee."
Why not? Many of the things people cite (get to choose hours, use own equipment, etc) are things that many regular employees also have. How many of us here have flex time?
"It gives both sides rights under the law."
What rights would the employees have under this law? Would they get a minimum wage for the hours that they're logged into the app? Would they get vacation time? Would they get sick leave? Cause unless they get more than they get now, I don't see how this would benefit them.
But there's no need for it. These companies not wanting to pay people what the law requires is not a need.
"But I feel they are also not a regular employee."
Why not? Many of the things people cite (get to choose hours, use own equipment, etc) are things that many regular employees also have. How many of us here have flex time?
"It gives both sides rights under the law."
What rights would the employees have under this law? Would they get a minimum wage for the hours that they're logged into the app? Would they get vacation time? Would they get sick leave? Cause unless they get more than they get now, I don't see how this would benefit them.