We all have used Uber one way or another, whether we’ve called for it, or a friend call for it and we were just along for the ride. Either way, we all still are all pretty fond of our uber experiences. Wish we could say the same for the drivers.
Uber is paying a whopping $100 million to 385,000 drivers. Similar lawsuits were first brought up in California and Massachusetts. How much they get out of the settlement is based on how many miles they drove for Uber. If they driven 25,000 miles, they get approximately $8,000.
This battle is to be an independent contractor, not like an employee. Uber drivers became Uber drivers because of the freedom they have. They are practically their own boss where they can work as much or as little as they want. It is still in talks, but there might be a ruling by a judge so the drivers can have a “Drivers Association”, basically management. Uber drivers are also allowed to post signs in their vehicle that say “Tips are not required or included but will be appreciated.”
