How Uber Lyft Doordash And More Are Responding To The Coronavirus Outbreak Will Sick Drivers Be Compensated
Many of the companies operating in this space—including Uber, Lyft and DoorDash—rely heavily on independent contractors and so-called “gig workers” instead of traditional full-time staffers. Because of that, such firms don’t always offer benefits including health insurance and paid leave. But the outbreak of novel coronavirus is now challenging that, with companies facing increased political pressure to offer workers sick pay if they need time off to self-isolate or recover from the disease....