Drivers for ride-hailing company Uber have won their landmark case concerning employment rights in the UK. An employment tribunal ruled on Friday that the drivers were not self-employed, and are entitled to receive the national living wage and paid holiday. Uber could now face claims from all of its drivers – Tens of thousands in total. The case could also have repercussions for other firms operating in the gig economy. Uber had argued that its drivers were independent contractors. The company is expected to appeal.
Drivers for ride-hailing company Uber have won their landmark case concerning employment rights in the UK. An employment tribunal ruled on Friday that the drivers were not self-employed, and are entitled to receive the national living wage and paid holiday. Uber could now face claims from all of its drivers – 40,000 in total. The case could also have repercussions for other firms operating in the gig economy. Uber had argued that its drivers were independent contractors. The company is expected to appeal.