Uber said it will probably appeal June 2014's decision by a California Federal judge to grant class action status to a suit brought against the company by Uber drivers. The drivers were asking to bring on about 160,000 other drivers to the class action, in a case alleging that they are employees, not independent contractors. The drivers also said Uber failed to reimburse them for expenses and did not pass on tips. Uber said the court ruling narrows down the class action to less than 15,000 drivers because it only applies to drivers in a specific time period, does not include UberBlack drivers before yesterday, and those who registered with Uber as a corporation. "Despite these facts, we will likely still appeal because partners use Uber on their own terms, and there really is no typical driver," stated Abby Horrigan, Uber's managing counsel for employment.
Uber said it will probably appeal yesterday's decision by a California Federal judge to grant class action status to a suit brought against the company by Uber drivers. The drivers were asking to bring on about 160,000 other drivers to the class action, in a case alleging that they are employees, not independent contractors. The drivers also said Uber failed to reimburse them for expenses and did not pass on tips. Uber said the court ruling narrows down the class action to less than 15,000 drivers because it only applies to drivers in a specific time period, does not include UberBlack drivers before June 2014, and those who registered with Uber as a corporation. "Despite these facts, we will likely still appeal because partners use Uber on their own terms, and there really is no typical driver," stated Abby Horrigan, Uber's managing counsel for employment.