California sued Uber Technologies Inc. and Lyft Inc. for allegedly misclassifying their drivers as independent contractors instead of employees, a move that intensifies a battle between the ride-hailing giants and their home state. California, which is suing the companies under authority granted by a new state law, said the decision to classify drivers as contractors has deprived them of rights such as paid sick leave and unemployment insurance.

Source: Wall Street Journal May 05, 2020 17:48 UTC