Alberta court certifies class-action lawsuit against Uber for misclassifying drivers as independent contractors.

Alberta's court certifies a class-action lawsuit accusing Uber of misclassifying its drivers and couriers as independent contractors when they should be considered employees. The lawsuit alleges Uber's control over workers' schedules denies them employment benefits such as minimum wage, overtime, vacation, and holiday pay. Uber typically classifies its drivers and couriers as independent contractors due to their flexibility in work schedules, but this classification has been challenged in court.

August 02, 2024
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