The Huge Question Uber's $100 Million Settlement Leaves Unanswered
Uber is worth $62.5 billion in part because it refuses to treat its drivers as employees.
The ride-hailing giant says it isn't a taxi company. Instead, it's a neutral technology platform that connects drivers and riders. And its drivers aren't employees but independent contractors, free to work when they want and even for multiple competitors simultaneously, Uber argues.
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