Nebraska lawmakers have given initial approval to a bill that would classify app-based ride-share food delivery drivers as independent contractors, sparking debate among lawmakers. The proposed law aims to define drivers for platforms like Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash as independent contractors rather than employees, a move that labor groups and Democratic lawmakers argue will strip drivers of traditional employment rights and protections. The bill, introduced by Senator Bob Hallstrom, comes after similar battles in other states like California and Massachusetts, where companies have fought to ensure drivers are treated as independent contractors while also guaranteeing minimum wages.
Supporters of the bill argue that it aligns with how app-based drivers have been operating for years and follows federal guidelines that classify them as independent contractors. However, opponents, mainly Democratic lawmakers, see the bill as a way to favor large corporations over individual workers. The legislation has divided lawmakers, with a 33-12 vote advancing it to the next round of debate. The outcome of the bill remains uncertain, as policymakers continue to weigh the implications for ride-share drivers in Nebraska.
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