Uber Technologies Inc. and Lyft Inc. have said they may suspend their ride-hailing operations in California as soon as Friday, escalating a high-stakes battle with their home state over how their drivers should be classified. California sued the companies in May, alleging they were violating a new state law that requires companies to treat workers… Continue reading Uber and Lyft Threaten California Shutdown Over Driver Classification Battle
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California Sues Uber, Lyft for Misclassification of Drivers
It was only a matter of time, but California has moved forward with a lawsuit against Uber Technologies Inc. and Lyft Inc. for the misclassification of their drivers as independent contractors. This move will further intensify a battle between the state and the ride-hailing giants. California announced its decision by Uber and Lyft to classify… Continue reading California Sues Uber, Lyft for Misclassification of Drivers