A judge in the San Francisco Superior Court has sided against two massive ride-sharing apps in an employment classification case.
Writing in a Monday ruling, county Judge Ethan Schulman found that drivers for Uber and Lyft should be classified as employees rather than contractors and are owed benefits that other Californians are entitled to, including minimum wage, paid rest periods, compensation for overtime work, and reimbursement for the cost of driving while on the clock.
Real journalism.Trusted by millions.
Unlimited access to in-depth reporting, expert analysis, and the stories that shape our country.
Subscribe Now
Already a member? Log in
Print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account
Digital subscriber? Click here to login/register your account.
