Please read the article that was published in the Seattle Times (link: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/seattle-city-council-to-consider-pay-up-measures-to-address-gig-worker-pay-rights/

The article discusses proposed City of Seattle legislation that addresses pay and legal rights of independent contractors. Recall this week we are learning the legal distinction between employees and independent contractors. As the Microsoft case shows, the business practices of employing workers have tried to optimize benefits to employers. After reading this article and based on your own experiences or any additional research you have done, please submit your answers to the three questions below.

1. Please describe the arguments of the proponents of the proposed legislation.

2. Please describe the arguments of the opponents of the proposed legislation.

3. Do you feel like you have enough information to take a position on this issue? If so, what is your opinion on whether the law should be enacted? If not, what questions do you have?