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Uber Gave Its 'Independent' Drivers Some Freedom, Now It Might Take It Away
Uber let drivers in California preview destinations and set rates to prove their independence, but after Proposition 22 passed it's reconsidering those freedoms.
Drivers Are Protesting a Proposition 22 Clone In Massachusetts
As legislation that exempts gig companies like Uber from classifying workers as employees spreads nationwide, drivers in Boston are fighting for their rights.
Why November 3rd Just Became Critical for Uber
Being forced to reclassify drivers in California could spell doom for Uber’s dreams of global domination.
Uber and Lyft's Shameless Propaganda Is Trying to Steal Protections From Drivers
Californians are receiving mailers aimed at deceiving progressive voters into supporting a proposition that would exempt gig economy companies from reclassifying drivers as employees.
Civil Rights Groups Say Uber Actively Hurts Black People
Uber and Lyft’s business model uniquely harms workers of color, according to a legal document filed to the California Court of Appeals by a coalition of advocacy groups.
Uber, Lyft Give California GOP Millions While Fighting Driver Reclassification
The Yes on Proposition 22 gave $2 million to the California Republican Party last Friday.
Inspiring: Local Uber Driver Makes $100k A Year Driving 84 Hours A Week
You can't, you won't, please don't.
Protesting Drivers Unveil Big Inflatable Diaped-Up Baby Outside Uber HQ
On Thursday, amid threats of a shut down, Uber and Lyft drivers in California protested the companies' efforts to avoid classifying them as employees in a statewide day of action.
'Without Us, Uber and Lyft Would Not Exist:' Drivers React to Shut Down Threats
At a press conference organized by the No on Proposition 22 campaign, app-based drivers in L.A. and the Bay Area expressed their frustration at Uber’s latest tactic to gain an exemption from regulations.
Judge Denies Uber and Lyft Delay in Classifying Drivers as Employees
As it stands, Uber and Lyft now have one week until they are forced to stop misclassifying their drivers.
Uber Will 'Shut Down' in California If It Must Classify Drivers as Employees
Uber's PR push reminds us that Uber's business model relies on mistreating its drivers, and now it's threatening to leave California 'for a while' if it has to make them employees.
California Judge Rules Uber and Lyft to Immediately Classify Drivers as Employees
The court issued a preliminary injunction, using harsh language about the rideshare companies' “prolonged and brazen refusal to comply with California law."