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    Will Uber and Lyft drivers remain independent contractors?

    People who work for Uber, Lyft, Postmates, and DoorDash can control their own hours, but they don’t receive health insurance, workers comp or paid leave. Some like it that way, while others don’t.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Jul 10, 2019 • 1 min read

    People who work for Uber, Lyft, Postmates, and DoorDash can control their own hours, but they don’t receive health insurance, workers comp or paid leave. Some like it that way, while others don’t. In Sacramento, the drivers who want to remain independent contractors are protesting a state assembly bill heading to a Senate hearing today.

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    2. 11:02Will Uber and Lyft drivers remain independent contractors?You’re reading this
    3. 18:08Local art exhibits highlight female anatomy
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      Steve Chiotakis

      Afternoon News Anchor

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Kathryn Barnes

      Producer, Reporter

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      Kent Wong

      Director of the UCLA Labor Center

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    Grocery workers could strike in the coming days
    1. 0:00Grocery employees say their wages and benefits aren’t keeping up with the economy
    2. 11:02Will Uber and Lyft drivers remain independent contractors?You’re reading this
    3. 18:08Local art exhibits highlight female anatomy
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