The Battle of Uber - David Harris

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THE BATTLE OFMODERN LABOUR, TECH INNOVATION &

UBER How the transportationindustry is transforming

& why it matters.

David Harris TorontoEMPLOYEES, NOT CONTRACTORSThe California Labour Commissioner has ruled that individualswho work as a driver for the ride-hailing business areemployees and not simply contractors.

David Harris TorontoTECHNOLOGY VS. TRANSPORTATIONThis development may well impact Uber Canada’s argumentthat it’s a technology company, not a cab company. As a taxicompany, they would be subject to stringent industrystandards.

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Insurance is a major issue of contention for Uber. If thecompany doesn’t cover the cost, the burden would be ondrivers to meet the requirements of various municipal by-lawsand endorsements to carry passengers.

WHO SHOULDERS THE BURDEN?

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If an Uber driver is involved in an accident, there could be ahuge liability to the individual driver if a private insurancecarrier were to claim that the driver lied by not informingthem that they were operating a vehicle for hire.

LIABILITY ISSUES

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If an Uber driver is involved in an accident, there could be ahuge liability to the individual driver if a private insurancecarrier were to claim that the driver lied by not informingthem that they were operating a vehicle for hire.

LIABILITY ISSUES

Canadian Uber drivers could assert themselves as employeesin the wake of the California ruling. This could meanemployment insurance, health coverage, benefits rights andseverance rights on termination - but, there is no guarantee.

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?

As technology continues to revolutionize daily life, workersmay well find they need to revisit and rework outdated andinsufficient forms of protection to keep from being exploitedand/or made obsolete.

A NEW DAY