By Linda Chiem A California federal judge’s rejection on Thursday of a proposed $100 million class action settlement for Uber drivers allegedly stiffed on tips and work expenses may discourage the ride-hailing giant from sweetening the deal, instead prompting it to aggressively step up its defense of its independent-contractor business …

Michael T. Landen and Lisa J. Jerles The holidays are among us, which means employees can look forward to company holiday parties to celebrate another successful year with their firm or companies. Unfortunately, the holiday season can also result in legal issues for both employers and employees, which may arise …

    Uber drivers in Florida will be considered independent contractors rather than employees, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity determined Thursday in a victory for the app-based ridesharing company. The order reverses an earlier state decision and marks Florida’s stance in a debate facing government agencies and courts across …

Uber suffered a setback in a landmark class-action lawsuit on Wednesday, as a California judge ruled to expand the class of drivers who can participate and the types of reimbursement they can seek. The case, which is set to be tried by jury in June, centers on the question of …

July 26 marked the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a landmark law passed in 1990 that for the first time in our history created nationwide standards for combating discrimination against people with disabilities in employment, transportation, public accommodation, communications, telecommunications relay services and government activities. The Act …