Biden admin to announce independent contractor rule that could upend gig economy

[MichMan]

4. Wonder how this will affect the current flexible schedules that Uber and Lyft drivers can set?

Lots of potential questions.

I don't know of many jobs as an employee where I can decide on any given day if I want to work 0 hours or 12 hours. That flexibility is what makes these jobs attractive to many people as part time side gigs. They can take as little or as much time off as they so desire to work around life.

If everyone is now a regular employee with benefits, will those companies establish set hours and times ? Such as limiting any overtime hours or scheduling drivers to only day or night shifts in specific areas of the city ? "The shift we established for you is from 8 pm to 3 am in BFE. Hope that works for you"

If you need time off for an appointment or errand, will you now need to schedule a vacation or sick day? Would drivers essentially be on call and paid hourly regardless if they are driving or idle at home waiting for a customer ?