A Ban on Freelance Work
Uber and Lyft got exemptions, too.
"Why is that good law?" I ask. "Exemption for whoever's clever enough to get to the politicians."
"It's definitely not the solution," Herstand admits. "That doesn't seem like that's a way to legislate."
No. But that's how it's done.
When a reporter asked Gonzalez, "What do you have to say to those freelance journalists, those independent contractors, who have now lost their jobs because of your bill?"
The lawmaker sneered, "These aren't jobs. These are freelance positions that may be three hours a month."
The arrogance!
People chose these jobs. Most had other choices. Unemployment is low.
Freelancers like the flexibility that freelance work provides.
How dare politicians declare, for everyone, that those jobs aren't good enough?
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