Punched on the Job: When Gig Workers Are Denied Basic Safety Support
An assaulted Uber driver makes the case, say advocates, for extending employee rights. The BC government isn’t sure.
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An assaulted Uber driver makes the case, say advocates, for extending employee rights. The BC government isn’t sure.
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What’s BC Going to Do to Bring Fairness for Gig Workers? Laws leave workers with few rights and at risk of exploitation, but NDP has been slow to bring change. Alex Nguyen is a Vancouver-based journalist with interests related to affordability, equity and health. Her work has appeared in the Globe and Mail, Ricochet Media and the Ubyssey. Find her on Twitter @alexnguyen2311. SHARES The BC government has long promised protections for gig economy workers, and says it’s now finally ready to begin the work. We track the conversation so far. Photo by Darryl Dyck, t...