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A California judge has ordered Uber and Lyft to reclassify their workers from independent contractors to employees with benefits, a ruling that could be consequential for gig economy workers if it survives the appeals process.

If you have not read this August 10, 2020 story about Uber and Lyft, click here to read it on NPR, and they reference this story a year ago about the reclassification of 1099 workers as employers. That means the law says in California these workers need to get health benefits, worker’s comp, etc.

So, let’s just clarify what is happening here. Basically, if you really think about the overall macro issue, it’s simple. Whether employees work at Uber, Lyft, Wal-mart, or Amazon as 1099 employees, they don’t have the benefits or healthcare of full-time workers. That is the exact problem. It’s even worst off than you think because Uber and Lyft drivers are the likeliest to get in an accident.

So, don’t go off and think I am falling into the trap of being extremely conservative or extremely liberal. I am just stating facts.

I personally see all benefits we have gained as a society from Uber and Lyft. I love their…