You May be Eligible to Receive up to $8,902 in Compensation
Uber Accused of Misclassifying Drivers as Independent Contractors
A lawsuit has been filed against Uber Technologies alleging that the company misclassifies its drivers as independent contractors rather than employees under federal law. According to the complaint, this misclassification violates state employment laws and affects thousands of drivers.
The lawsuit claims that Uber requires its drivers to pay for business expenses such as vehicle maintenance, gas, insurance, and phone costs, which should be covered by the employer. Additionally, the complaint alleges that Uber fails to pay its drivers minimum wage and overtime premiums for hours worked beyond 40 per week.
Plaintiffs argue that this misclassification harms drivers by imposing business expenses on them and denying them rightful wages and benefits. They contend that Uber drivers perform services that are integral to Uber’s business model and are subject to company policies and control, further supporting their claim for employee status.
The complaint seeks to represent all Uber drivers who have worked for the company. Plaintiffs are requesting damages, fees, and costs, along with class action certification and a jury trial, to address the alleged violations of Massachusetts employment law.
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