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UK Supreme Court rules that Uber should treat drivers as workers

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The UK's Supreme Court has today upheld a judgment (.PDF) that says Uber drivers in the UK are entitled to the legal rights and protections afforded to workers. It is the latest in a series of cases where judges have found that, despite Uber’s cl...

Lyft will temporarily shut down in California if forced to reclassify drivers

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Like Uber, Lyft says it may temporarily suspend service in California if it is required to classify drivers as employees rather than independent contractors. Lyft President Josh Zimmerman broke the news during an earnings call with investors yesterda...

Uber warns of temporary California shut down if it has to reclassify drivers

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The drama between Uber and California continues. Today, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi told MSNBC that, if Uber is forced to classify its drivers as employees, Uber will temporarily suspend service in California. This could happen in a matter of days, an...

Texas embraces a virtual jury trial amid coronavirus concerns

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If you live in Texas, the coronavirus pandemic might not get you out of jury duty. Today, Collin County District Court is conducting what officials believe is the first virtual jury trial. The one-day summary judgment trial will be held via Zoom, wit...