Uber Technologies Inc on Monday proposed a plan for a flexible benefits fund for app-based ride-hail and food delivery drivers in Canada under which all gig industry players would share data on workers' hours and earnings.
Uber said it advocates for benefits funds everywhere, but added that labor laws, social safety nets and different cultures meant it would pursue a different approach in every country, with Monday's proposal tailored to Canada.
Gig companies have long been criticized for the lack of benefits and protections they offer their independent contractor workers. Many labor unions, some lawmakers and the Biden administration have said gig workers should be reclassified as employees.The companies have also faced several lawsuits in Canada and the United States alleging worker misclassification.
The companies have rejected calls for reclassification, saying surveys showed the majority of their workers do not want to be employees. In recent years, the companies have suggested limited benefit models while maintaining workers' contractor status, including in California where voters approved such a proposal last year.
The companies at times have argued apportioning benefits is complicated by the fact that many drivers work for multiple platforms at once.outlining its initial Canadian proposal, Uber advocated for industry-wide reforms that held every company to the same standards.More from ReutersSubscribe for our daily curated newsletter to receive the latest exclusive Reuters coverage delivered to your inbox.
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