Uber, Lyft Drivers Push Bill that Would Prevent Instant Ban From App

Uber, Lyft drivers push bill that would prevent instant ban from app

For-hire drivers say they are being unfairly "deactivated" or fired from Uber or Lyft — and believe a City Council bill will make the process fairer.

Wisconsin Legislature approves bill for gig worker portable benefit accounts

(The Center Square) – A bill that would create portable benefits options such as health care and retirement for gig workers who drive for companies such as Uber or DoorDash passed both the Wisconsin Senate and Assembly.

Assembly approves portable benefits legislation

The Assembly today approved with bipartisan support a bill to create portable benefit accounts for contract employees of companies like DoorDash and Uber, despite some Dems’ concerns it wouldn’t do enough to protect those workers’ rights.  AB 269 passed 56-36...

Gig workers given a heads up on a potential higher tax bill

Workers participating in the gig economy are warned that they could be in for a shock tax bill this year as the Australian Tax Office (ATO) is now legally requiring digital service platforms to report the income earned by their users under the Sharing Economy Reporting Regime (SERR). Australia’s largest accounting body, CPA Australia, explained that anyone who has earned money through platforms such as UberEats, Airtasker, YouTube and OnlyFans a…

Bipartisan Portable Benefits Bill Passes Wisconsin Legislature: Legislation ensures benefits, protections, and flexibility for gig workers - Chamber of Progress

Today, both chambers of the Wisconsin State Legislature passed a bill ensuring access to portable benefits, including health insurance and paid time off, for app-based gig workers. The proposal also protects gig workers’ independent status, guaranteeing their flexibility to set their own schedules. Governor Tony Evers will have six days to consider the legislation, which received bipartisan support, once sent to his desk. “Gig workers are pretty…