Introduction
According to Statistics Canada, this term includes casual work arrangements with employers, such as short-term contracts or agreements.
What are gig workers?
This type of worker is fully tied to one employer and receives benefits and protections.
What is an employee?
This agency now provides coverage to gig workers in B.C.
What is WorkSafeBC?
In July 2025, this city in British Columbia saw its first Uber unionization.
What is Victoria?
Rideshare and Delivery Service
What are the two common types of gig workers?
This type of worker can work for multiple companies, provides their own tools, and is not entitled to benefits or worker protections.
What is an independent contractor?
A 2020 BC labour board case that shows the difficulties gig workers face when trying to unionize.
What is Lyft Canada Inc. v UFCW Local 1518?
This traditional, certified union in Canada formally represents Uber drivers, providing support and helping resolve disputes.
What is UFCW Canada?
As of recent regulations, gig workers in BC must be paid at least this hourly rate.
What is $20.88 an hour?
This type of worker works mainly for one company, has an ongoing, long-term relationship, and is economically dependent on the company.
What is a dependent contractor?
As of September 24, 2024, amendments to this apply specifically to online platform workers in British Columbia.
What are the Employment Standards Regulations of BC?
This issue makes it difficult for gig workers to unionize due to different schedules and no common workplace.
What is dispersed work?
This is the approximate number of gig workers in Canada.
What is 2.4 million?
This determines gig workers’ protections, benefits, and legal responsibilities.
What is worker classification?
Being labeled as independent contractors limits gig workers’ protections, compensation coverage, and ability to unionize.
What is misclassification?
A non-certified union, backed by CUPW, that fights for gig workers’ pay and safety.
What is GWU?