Uber Driver Must Be Treated As Employee, State Labor Commissioner Rules - McDermott Will & Emery

Uber Driver Must Be Treated As Employee, State Labor Commissioner Rules

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Chris Scheithauer predicted a California Labor Commissioner ruling that Uber drivers are employees and not independent contractors could help similar lawsuits in federal court, because “it could influence a federal judge. The more authority you have out there to support a position, the more credence it has.” Mr. Scheithauer added regarding the issue, “It does seem that technology has advanced beyond the legal analysis and there needs to be some new laws that are written.” Read the full article