“Republicans in both chambers introduced legislation Wednesday that would shield digital gig companies from lawsuits over worker classification when providing protective equipment or wage boosts during the coronavirus pandemic. The Helping Gig Economy Workers Act establishes protections that have long been advocated for by gig companies such as Uber, Lyft and Instacart at a time when pressure for them to classify their workers as full employees has intensified.”

https://thehill.com/policy/technology/498855-republicans-introduce-bill-to-create-legal-safe-harbor-for-gig-companies