It's not a decision if they have no choice in the matter (one way or another).
Large companies can use their massive leverage to force sub-optimal conditions which are in their favour.
Though there are definitely arguments to be made for 'prefer contractor' - there is no doubt, that on the aggregate, there are huge, systematic problems with the new 'gig economy' that need to be sorted out.
Free markets work when people have skills and at least some leverage, but at the bottom end, where people are less skilled, it doesn't work well, which is why we need to have minimum wage, possibly unions in some cases etc..
It's not a decision if they have no choice in the matter (one way or another).
Large companies can use their massive leverage to force sub-optimal conditions which are in their favour.
Though there are definitely arguments to be made for 'prefer contractor' - there is no doubt, that on the aggregate, there are huge, systematic problems with the new 'gig economy' that need to be sorted out.
Free markets work when people have skills and at least some leverage, but at the bottom end, where people are less skilled, it doesn't work well, which is why we need to have minimum wage, possibly unions in some cases etc..
New economy, new rules.