UK panel rules Uber drivers have rights on wages, time off

LONDON (AP) " A British panel ruled Friday that Uber drivers are workers with labor rights like paid time off, in a decision with broad implications for the so-called gig economy.The ride-hailing service immediately announced plans to appeal. Employment lawyers expect the case will be heard by the Supreme Court next year.Claimants Yaseen Aslam and James Farrer sought minimum wage and paid holidays in line with U.K. employment law. Uber argued its drivers are independent [...]


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