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Read the article https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/biden-administration-issues-proposed-independent-contractor-redo Links to an external site.and think about how employer benefits should be handled for these types of workers.

Answer one of the following:

1. Do you believe 'gig workers' such as Uber and DoorDash drivers should be considered employees and be included in employers' benefits packages or as independent contractors? What characteristics of these types of gig workers meet independent contract versus employee status?

2. Rather than making these types of workers fit one or the other category, how might a third category of workers solve the problem? What types of workers would fit into the alternate category and how would you propose they be taxed? (for example, independent contractors do not have employee payroll taxes deducted from their paychecks but are responsible for submitting different documents at the end of the year and paying then).

3. How do you think the current minimum wage affects the popularity of gig/on demand employment?