Two former drivers sued in 2016, saying they were entitled to workers’ rights such as minimum wage, paid holidays and rest breaks
This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy.Uber will defend its business model on Tuesday at Britain’s Supreme Court in a battle over rights in the workplace that could have ramifications for millions of Britons earning a living in the gig economy.
As things stand, Uber drivers are treated as self-employed, meaning they are legally entitled only to minimal protections.Uber says its practices have been used for decades by private hire vehicles known as minicabs, which cannot be hailed in the street like traditional taxis, and that drivers earn on average more than the minimum wage alongside other benefits.
A judgment is not expected until at least October. If Uber loses, the firm is unlikely to be able to appeal again and a further tribunal hearing may be needed to decide how the ruling is applied in practice.
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