Uber drivers win key employment case Uber drivers have won the right to be classed as workers rather than self-employed. Return to previous page Uber drivers win key employment case 28 October 2016 This article was originally featured on BBC News. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-37802386 The ruling by a London employment tribunal means drivers for the ride-hailing app will be entitled to holiday pay, paid rest breaks and the national minimum wage. The GMB union described the decision as a "monumental victory" for some 40,000 drivers in England and Wales. Uber said it would appeal against the ruling that it had acted unlawfully. The San Francisco-based company had argued that its drivers were not employees but self-employed contractors. The ruling accused Uber of "resorting in its documentation to fictions, twisted language and even brand new terminology", adding: "The notion that Uber in London is a mosaic of 30,000 small businesses linked by a common 'platform' is to our mind faintly ridiculous." "This is a monumental victory that will have a hugely positive impact on drivers," said Maria Ludkin, legal director at the GMB, which brought the case. Sign up to get the latest news and updates First name* Last name* Email Address* we respect your privacy Like what you’re hearing? With plans available from just $58 per week, now is an excellent time to join Workplace Assured. PROTECTION REASSURANCE GUIDANCE Call free on 1300 575 394 or Get a quote