Massachusetts court allows vote on classifying Uber/Lyft workers as contractors, new benefits possible.

From Investing.com: 2024-06-27 11:53:02

Massachusetts’s highest court ruled that voters can decide if Uber and Lyft drivers should be classified as independent contractors, allowing for new benefits. Arguments are ongoing in a lawsuit accusing Uber and Lyft of misclassifying drivers. Companies have spent millions supporting a ballot proposal cementing drivers’ contractor status, offering benefits like healthcare stipends and paid sick time.



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