FTC Commission Votes 3-2 to Protect Gig Workers from Unfair Practices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Commission voted to adopt a policy statement that protects gig workers from unfair labor practices. The FTC will prioritize enforcing rules meant to combat unfair, deceptive, and anticompetitive practices in the gig economy. Well-known “gig” companies include Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, and Instacart. These companies rely on contract workers who typically … [Read more…]