Companies like Uber and Lyft contend that, because drivers are independent contractors and not employees under the U.S.s various labor and employment laws, any attempt to form unions or bargain collectively for higher wages violates antitrust laws.
In situations where those accused of sexual harassment are rainmakers -- individuals on whom the success of the business depends -- too many companies sweep allegations of predatory behavior under the rug.
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