In the recent agreement between Uber/Lyft and the Massachusetts Attorney General, the minimum earnings guarantee is calculated using only the driver’s “engaged time”. This means that only the time spent actively driving to pick up a passenger or having a passenger in the car counts towards this guarantee. Time spent waiting for rides, even if […]
Uber and Lyft Strike a Deal with Massachusetts Attorney General
In a move that could reshape the gig economy landscape, Uber and Lyft have reached an agreement with Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey, settling a lawsuit that challenged their classification of drivers as independent contractors. The agreement, hailed as a victory for workers’ rights, establishes new standards for driver pay and benefits, while leaving the […]