Politics & Government
Wisconsin Man Sues Uber in Federal Court
10,000 Uber drivers could be affected by ruling in the case, plaintiff seeks damages, back pay and injunction on Uber business practices.
MILWAUKEE -- A former Uber driver is suing his old employer in federal court over unpaid overtime, tips and other payments on behalf of all current and former Wisconsin Uber drivers.
Plaintiff Lamont Lathan is asking the court to “properly classify” Uber drivers as employees, not as the independent contractors Uber says they are.
According to a report published on JSOnline, the suit takes issue with several Uber business practices, including:
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- Deducting $1 from each fare to cover background checks and driver safety education.
- Uber didn't pay Lathan $6 for canceled fares
- Uber didn't provide promised cards for discounted fuel after drivers completed a certain number of rides.
- Uber regularly overstated what prospective drivers could earn.
The lawsuit seeks compensatory, punitive and treble damages and back pay, attorney fees, an injunction against the current policies and an order that Uber return to drivers any tips and fees wrongfully kept by Uber.
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http://www.jsonline.com/news/milwaukee/former-uber-driver-sues-company-saying-company-owes-overtime-tips-b99750441z1-384339931.html
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