Lawyers representing the Uber drivers who brought the case say that “tens of thousands” of drivers in the U.K. could be entitled to 12,000 pounds (nearly $17,000) each in compensation. In 2016, an employment tribunal in Britain ruled that Uber drivers were “workers” and, as such, entitled to workers’ rights. “GMB will now consult with our Uber driver members over their forthcoming compensation claim,” Rix said. ADA spokeswoman for Leigh Day, the law firm representing the Uber drivers, said that the ruling could impact another of its cases involving a separate taxi and courier company. ADHe also noted that the current lockdown because of the coronavirus has been hard on Uber drivers.

Source: Washington Post February 19, 2021 12:08 UTC