Uber loses bid to overturn ruling that drivers deserve rights such as minimum wage
London — Uber lost an appeal on Friday to overturn a decision by a tribunal that ruled its drivers deserved workers’ rights such as the minimum wage. The Employment Appeal Tribunal in central London rejected the case, in a blow to the taxi app company as it also battles to keep its licence in London. The US ride-hailing service has faced regulatory and legal setbacks around the world amid opposition from traditional taxi services and concern among some regulators. It has been forced to quit several countries, such as Denmark and Hungary. Last year, two drivers successfully argued at a tribunal that Uber exerted significant control over them to provide an on-demand taxi service and should grant them workers’ rights such as holiday entitlement and rest breaks. The decision will not automatically apply to the app’s 50,000 drivers in Britain, but is likely to prompt further claims. Uber is likely to challenge the decision at the Court of Appeal or seek the right to go straight to the Su...
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