Labor Ruling Could Jeopardize Uber’s Business Model

Uber’s business model may be in trouble if a California Labor Commission’s finding that Uber drivers are employees, not independent contractors, is followed by California courts. Uber, the ride sharing service, has maintained that it merely provides “administrative support” through a “technology platform” that “private vehicle drivers and passengers use to facilitate private transactions.” Uber […]
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Despite Contract Language, FedEx Drivers Are Employees, Not Independent Contractors

FedEx Ground delivery drivers are employees, not independent contractors, under California’s labor laws, the Ninth Circuit found, reversing a summary judgment for the delivery service. The drivers filed suit for employment expenses and unpaid wages under the California Labor Code on the ground that FedEx had improperly classified the drivers as independent contractors.  The case […]
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