Class Action Claims Uber s Background Checks Discriminate Against Drivers
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On Thursday, an individual filed a class-action complaint in the Southern District of New York against Uber Technologies Inc. alleging that its use of Checkr Inc. background checks discriminates against drivers by using their criminal history reports to determine workability.
According to the complaint, the lawsuit âchallenges Uberâs unlawful use of criminal history to discriminate against its drivers in New York City as well as its brazen noncompliance with human rights and fair credit laws.â
The plaintiff alleged that consumer reporting agency Checkr, which Uber used âto obtain driversâ criminal history through background checks,â was Uberâs âwilling partner in this unlawful conduct.â The plaintiff claimed that âUberâs criminal history discrimination has fueled and continues to fuel significant racial disparities in New York City and nationwide.â