Thursday, February 25, 2021
On February 19, 2021, in a landmark decision that may have lasting effects on the gig economy, the United Kingdom Supreme Court unanimously ruled that Uber drivers are workers and are not self-employed contractors, and, as such, are entitled to certain rights, including minimum wage, holiday pay and rest breaks, among other benefits and protections.
Factual Background
The UK Supreme Court’s decision concludes nearly five years of litigation between Uber and a small group of former drivers. These Uber drivers entered into partner agreements with Uber to drive passengers who were located through the Uber app. The partner agreements describe the drivers as self-employed independent contractors. These drivers claimed that they were workers and were entitled to employment rights and protections. In 2016, an employment tribunal ruled in favor of the drivers. Upon appeal, an employment appeal tribunal and court of appeal (by a majority de
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