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August 10, 2020 09:06 pm
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Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/10/21362460/uber-lyft-drivers-employees-california-court-ruling
Uber and Lyft ordered by California judge to classify drivers as employees
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A California judge ruled that Uber and Lyft must classify their drivers as employees in a stunning preliminary injunction issued Monday afternoon. The injunction is stayed for 10 days, however, giving Uber and Lyft an opportunity to appeal the decision. Uber said it planned to file an immediate emergency appeal to block the ruling from going into effect.
Uber and Lyft are under increasing pressure to fundamentally alter their business models in California, the state where both companies were founded and ultimately prospered. At issue is the classification of ride-hailing drivers as independent contractors. Uber and Lyft say drivers prefer the flexibility of working as freelancers, while labor unions and elected officials contend this...
Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/10/21362460/uber-lyft-drivers-employees-california-court-ruling
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