More Uber drivers file labor lawsuits: One claims he makes only $80 per week | Ars Technica

More Uber drivers file labor lawsuits: One claims he makes only $80 per week | Ars Technica

Plaintiffs' lawyer: "The laws need to keep pace with the technology." by Cyrus Farivar - Feb 11, 2016 2:51 pm UTC The Washington Post / Getty Images Further Reading Back in September 2015, a federal judge certified a class-action lawsuit against Uber—if the plaintiffs are successful, former and current California drivers would be declared as employees rather than contractors. If Uber loses, it would represent a sea change for the company and for the entire so-called "sharing economy." Uber's newfound employees would be entitled to a number of benefits under federal law. Those perks would include, among others, unemployment benefits, workers' compensation, the right to unionize, and most importantly, the right to seek reimbursement for mileage and tips. Those added expenses would certainly factor into Uber's estimated valuation of $63 billion. Since the case, O'Connor v. Uber, was certified,

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