The Hidden Risks Independent Contractors Never See Coming – And How to Protect Yourself Today
With the rise of gig economy platforms like DoorDash, Instacart, and Uber, addressing work injuries becomes more complicated.
These companies don’t have an obligation to offer the same protections to independent contractors as regular employees, such as health insurance, paid sick leave, or workers’ compensation.
Here’s how to handle confusing situations when a work injury happens to you as an independent contractor.
Claims take time the injured don’t have
Independent contractors are largely free to choose their own work hours and remain free to take off when they need time to attend a doctor’s appointment or other obligation. The downside is that the contractor typically provides their own health insurance and other similar safeguards.
