The Uber Cases

One of the most significant issues on the workers’ comp horizon is how the courts will deal with the so-called “new economy.” What are the requirements for workers’ comp coverage in the “shared economy?” Uber, the most prominent of the new “shared economy” employers, is hitting some legal speed-bumps. Uber, of course, is just one of many “shared economy” startups. The business models vary somewhat, but companies such as Task Rabbit, Lyft, Postmates, Handy.com, SideCar and Zirx  tout that they provide workers flexible hours and ...