US EditionStudy of Lyft rideshare data confirms minorities get more tickets
- In early 2020, thousands of Uber and Lyft drivers, led by Rideshare Drivers United, filed claims with the state alleging illegal misclassification as independent contractors and seeking over $1.3 billion in wages, expenses, and damages.
- The lawsuits argue that drivers were denied overtime, meal and rest breaks, and mileage reimbursement due to being misclassified, while Uber and Lyft contend that most drivers prefer independent contractor status and that enforcement efforts would stifle industry growth.
- Ahead of mediation sessions scheduled for March 31, 2025 and April 8, drivers rallied in Los Angeles and San Diego to urge state officials to push for a settlement that recovers all lost wages, damages, additional pay boosts and workplace protections, potentially involving over 250,000 drivers who worked between 2016 and 2020.
- According to Nicole Moore, president of Rideshare Drivers United, "Our first priority is to get back the money that was stolen,", referring to wage theft claims, while Uber spokesperson Zahid Arab stated, "Voters of California have spoken overwhelmingly" regarding Proposition 22 and that the company hopes to resolve the case.
- The settlement talks are occurring as drivers like Yasha Timenovich and Karen Vandenberg report declining work conditions and struggle to make ends meet despite rising customer prices, with Vandenberg stating she previously could make $250 in a day before expenses but now has to work several days to earn the same amount due to 'crazy' and 'inconsistent' fees.
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San Gabriel Valley Tribune
OC RegisterLyft, Uber drivers push for $1.3 billion wage settlement
Rideshare driver Steven Glover holds his sign during the rally. Nearly 100 ridesharing drivers with Uber and Lyft from across California gathered in front of L.A. City Hall to demonstrate on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. The demonstration is taking place as State Attorney General Rob Bonta; City Attorneys Hydee Feldstein Soto (LA), David Chiu (San Francisco) and Heather Ferbert (San Diego); and attorneys for drivers, continue settlement talks with …
Los Angeles Times
The spokesman-ReviewCalifornia in settlement talks with Uber, Lyft over wage theft claims
App-based drivers plan to demonstrate in L.A., San Francisco and San Diego on Wednesday as the state continues negotiations with gig economy companies.
Unions ask California to play a more powerful role in labor disputes
Manny Ruiz strikes alongside other workers with Teamsters 2785 at Amazon Warehouse DCK6 in San Francisco on Dec. 19, 2024. Photo by Jungho Kim for CalMatters From CalMatters Capitol reporter Jeanne Kuang: As businesses like SpaceX and Amazon seek to undo the National Labor Relations Board, California unions are trying a novel tactic to preserve labor organizing rights. They’ve introduced a bill that would give the state a new role in union dis…
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