Due DateMonday, March 2, 20209:00 AMPoints Possible240Assignment 2: The Gig Economy Worth 240 points Uber is largely hailed as the advent of the gig economy, which is the idea that people will not wor
TO: Professor Lori Baggot
FROM: Your Name Here
DATE: The date here
SUBJECT: The Gig Economy
List some Uber Facts: You can use this language to start if you want to - Uber is largely hailed as the advent of the gig economy, which is the idea that people will not work for any one employer, but instead will work on projects for any variety of companies desiring their services. While creating a new type of entrepreneurship for individuals, it raises a host of new legal questions for companies around the law of agency. The company profits in 2018-2019 equaled…Additional facts about the company…additional facts about the company.
HEADERS:
Principles of Agency Law and “Scope of Employment”
Agency Law and Legal Liability as to Uber for Actions of Drivers – Employees versus Independent Contractors
Scenario – Drunk Employee and/or Independent Contractor and Application of the Law and Liability for Passenger Injury
Recommendations or Steps to Limit Legal Liability for Drivers/Independent Contractors