All articles tagged with #independent contractor
A federal jury in Phoenix held Uber liable for a passenger’s rape by a driver, awarding $8.5 million to Jaylynn Dean and rejecting Uber’s claim that drivers are independent contractors; the verdict provides a roadmap for more than 3,000 pending sexual-assault and misconduct cases and could expand liability for ride-hailing platforms.
A TikTok user, Keren, has gone viral after claiming that a "millionaire" client in Ottawa, Canada, has refused to pay his $32,000 CAD ($23,771 USD) bill for her cosmetic nursing services, despite boasting about his wealth. Keren, an independent contractor, has made multiple attempts to collect payment, including calls, texts, and Zoom meetings, but has been unsuccessful. She has expressed her intention to confront the client in person. This incident has sparked discussion on TikTok about labor disputes and the challenges faced by independent contractors in getting paid for their services.