Nadal scores crushing straight-set win over American teenager Darwin Blanch as Rublev ends four-match losing streak
Great. But what happens if such a requirement is permanent in nature? While it works well in the short-term, certain gig economy firms (Uber and Lyft are among the most-touted offenders but there are several others) have built their business models around such independent contractors. The workers (drivers in this case) are not on their rolls and work on a commission basis. Which means that the employer, in effect, is not compelled to meet the basic workers' rights obligations like minimum national wage, overtime, health insurance, etc. There are many such gig economy firms across several countries that have been profitable thanks to avoiding such overheads, but as is clear by the California Senate ruling, this has led to exploitation of workers.
Those searching for a workable model should look no further than the UAE Labour Law, which guards the workers' welfare and puts in checks and balances so that employers cannot exploit vulnerable workers. Every worker here needs to be on a registered contract, which then mandates health insurance and other worker benefits, something that is conspicuous by its absence for the gig economy worker. While certain commentators have, in the past, criticised such policies for being stringent and inflexible, it is clear now that it is exactly the need of the hour to ensure worker protection and to avoid their abuse.
Nadal scores crushing straight-set win over American teenager Darwin Blanch as Rublev ends four-match losing streak
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