Why New York Wants To Regulate The ‘Abusive’ Gig Economy

Why New York Wants To Regulate The ‘Abusive’ Gig Economy

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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo recently called the gig economy “abusive” and a “fraud” and proposed new rules to regulate the growing sector. The fear is that companies falsely call their workers independent contractors to skirt protections and benefits extended to traditional employees. A new report by my colleagues at the New School’s Center for New York City Affairs cuts…

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