UK Supreme Court rules that Uber drivers are 'workers,' not independent contractors
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The UK Supreme Court has ruled that Uber must classify its drivers as workers and not independent contractors, a decision that could deliver a major blow to the company's business model in one of its most important markets.
The court said on Friday that an employment tribunal had been right to find that Uber drivers are workers, dismissing an appeal by the company. The decision was unanimous. Uber drivers are workers, the court said, because the company sets fares, and exercises significant control over drivers who use the app. While the practical effects of the ruling are not yet clear, the decision could change how Uber (UBER) does business in the United Kingdom. The company may be forced to grant additional benefits to drivers including paid time off and a minimum wage. The next step is for an employment tribunal to decide how to compensate dozens of claimants.
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