Court Sides with Uber Drivers on Pay

A federal judge granted class-action status to a lawsuit in California against Uber over the payment of its drivers, upping the stakes for the ride-hailing company in the case. Tuesday's ruling increases the number of potential California plaintiffs in the suit that claims Uber drivers are incorrectly classified as independent contractors when they are actually employees. "Today's ruling sets the stage for a trial and a legal battle that will have dramatic implications for...

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