Drivers for Uber and Lyft demonstrated at city halls in California amid a lawsuit alleging wage theft. This lawsuit, led by the state’s Justice Department and several cities, seeks compensation for drivers from 2016 to 2020 before a law reclassified them as independent contractors. Activists argue the companies failed to comply with Assembly Bill 5 and the lawsuit aims to redress financial losses incurred during this period. While Proposition 22 allows continued independent classification, advocates believe drivers deserve full employment protections and benefits for their work during the specified timeframe.
Uber and Lyft drivers rallied at city halls, highlighting a lawsuit over wage-theft claims that could amount to billions in damages.
The lawsuit aims to hold the companies accountable for classifying drivers as independent contractors despite law changes that would require employee status.
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