Uber proposes industry-wide gig worker benefits model in Canada

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Fund would provide gig workers with cash benefits to put toward a retirement or life insurance plan, or to pay for educational or dental and health benefits

The benefits fund would be enabled by Canada’s provincial governments, Uber said in the blog post without providing further details, but managed by ride-hail and delivery companies.

Uber in a statement said it welcomed discussions with other industry players, adding the benefits fund was part of a recent Ontario government submission.Article content Gig companies have long been criticized for the lack of benefits and protections they offer their independent contractor workers. Many labour unions, some lawmakers and the Biden administration have said gig workers should be reclassified as employees.Article content

 

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