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Massachusetts sues Uber and Lyft, alleging they misclassified drivers as independent contractors rather than employees, following California

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  • @dhh @dhh on x
    “For years these companies have systematically denied their drivers basic workplace protections and benefits, and profited greatly from it. This business is unfair and it's also illegal”, @massago 👏 https://www.theverge.com/...
  • @_drivers_united @_drivers_united on x
    “I believed the lie. I thought I was an independent contractor with my own business, but Uber and Lyft controlled how much I got paid, where I drove,” said Felipe Martinez, the chairman of @DriveBIDG... “I realized I was an employee in disguise.” https://www.nytimes.com/...
  • @nelpnews Nelp on x
    “Uber and Lyft have built their billion-dollar businesses while denying their drivers basic employee protections and benefits... We are seeking this determination from the court because these drivers have a right to be treated fairly.” #RiggingTheGig https://www.nytimes.com/...