Minnesota Legislature approves minimum wage for Uber and Lyft drivers

The Minnesota Senate passed a bill on Sunday that would set minimum pay rates for Uber and Lyft drivers and establish greater protections against wrongful termination – or “deactivation.”

As independent contractors, Uber and Lyft drivers aren’t entitled to the benefits afforded employees such as minimum wage, overtime pay, Social Security and workers’ compensation insurance.

If the bill becomes law, Minnesota would follow Washington state and New York City in setting minimum pay rates — places where Uber and Lyft are both still active, the bill’s proponents note.