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Lyft settled California driver misclassification claims for $272.5 million
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Lyft has agreed to a $272.5 million settlement to resolve claims that it misclassified drivers as independent contractors in California between 2016 and 2020. The settlement, which still requires court approval, addresses allegations of wage theft during that period.
Why it matters
This settlement highlights the ongoing legal and regulatory challenges surrounding the gig economy and the classification of workers in the transportation sector.
The deal, subject to court approval, covers alleged wage theft…
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