 Credit: Jason Doly/ Getty Images | Uber and other similar business have totally changed and innovated the traditional taxi or cab system. Uber is a transportation network app located internationally where customers can get picked up thought the app, rate their individual drivers, and get to their destination. However, with any great new innovation comes the kinks and unforeseen issues that can arise. One such issue is whether Uber drivers are employees or independent contractors. |
Barbara Ann Berwick is an Uber driver who filed a claim with the California Labor Commission on whether or not she is an employee or independent contractor. The California Labor Commission ruled that Barbara Ann Berwick is an employee, not an independent contractor as Uber and other ride-share companies would have hoped for.
This ruling in effect would raise costs for these companies. Under the ruling, Berwick is entitled and owed $4,000 in employee expenses.
This ruling in effect would raise costs for these companies. Under the ruling, Berwick is entitled and owed $4,000 in employee expenses.
In response to a claim filed by Berwick, the California Labor Commission ruled that because “Uber is involved in every aspect of the operation,”
Uber is currently appealing the decision.
Written By: Lauren B. I @laurenbeal
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