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Uber will grant workers’ rights, including the minimum wage, starting on Wednesday to all of its more than 70,000 British drivers, after the ride-sharing app missed a case from the UK Supreme Court last month in a blow to the gigantic economic companies and a victory for the unions.
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In a case led by two ex-Uber drivers, an employment tribunal ruled in 2016 that they had due rights, such as paid vacations, which prompted Uber to appeal to Britain’s highest court, which ruled against him in February.
Uber said at the time that it would consult with drivers, while lawyers said it could take several months for the details of the decision to be resolved at another court hearing. In the meantime, more cases can be filed.
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On Tuesday, Uber said that drivers will receive a vacation, be enrolled in a pension plan and receive no less than the minimum wage, which is £ 8.72 an hour ($ 12.07) for adults over 25 years, after accepting a travel request.
“This follows the recent UK Supreme Court decision, which provides a clearer path to a model that gives drivers the rights to worker status, while continuing to let them work flexibly,” said Uber.
Uber will grant workers’ rights, including the minimum wage, starting on Wednesday to all of its more than 70,000 British drivers, after the ride-sharing app missed a case from the UK Supreme Court last month in a blow to the gigantic economic companies and a victory for the unions. (iStock)
The Silicon Valley-based company said its drivers in London, one of its most important markets, earn 17 pounds an hour on average and the flexibility to choose whether, when and where to work will be maintained.
Uber faced opposition from traditional taxi operators and unions criticized the app for harming existing players, leading to protests and regulatory and legal challenges that forced the company to withdraw from some markets.
France’s top court in 2020 recognized the right of an Uber driver to be considered an employee, while European Union regulators are considering new rules to protect workers from the gig economy.
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In October, a California appeals court ruled that Uber should reclassify its drivers in the state as employees, but the company dropped the challenge after voters in November supported an electoral proposal, consolidating the status of hitchhikers based on an app. as independent contractors.
In Great Britain, people classified as workers have less rights than those classified as employees, who are also guaranteed sick pay and maternity leave.
Tuesday’s announcement could impact others in the gig economy, where millions of people tend to work for one or more companies on a job-by-job basis.
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“Uber is just one part of a large private rental industry, so we expect all other operators to join us in improving the quality of work for these important workers who are an essential part of our daily lives,” said the North and East of Europe’s Chief Uber, Jamie Heywood.