Deck 43: Ethics Today: Is It Fair to Classify Uber and Lyft Drivers as Independent Contractors?

Question 1

Rob,a taxi driver for Swift Cab Company,and other cabdrivers file a suit in a Texas state court against Uber,alleging unfair competition.If the result in this suit is like the result in similar suits,the court will most likely rule in favor of​

A)Rob.
B)Swift Cab.
C)the state of Texas.
D)Uber.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Kay,a driver for Lyft,files a suit against the firm to change her job classification and obtain better benefits.Lyft considers Kay and its other drivers to be​

A)employees.
B)dependent contractors.
C)independent contractors.
D)none of the choices.

Answer 2

C